Liberty Heights(1999)
You're only young once, but you remember forever.
Liberty Heights Synopsis
This semi-autobiographical film by Barry Levinson follows various members of the Kurtzman clan, a Jewish family living in suburban Baltimore during the 1950s. As teenaged Ben completes high school, he falls for Sylvia, a black classmate, creating inevitable tensions. Meanwhile, Ben's brother, Van, attends college and becomes smitten with a mysterious woman while their father tries to maintain his burlesque business.
Liberty Heights (1999) is a drama film directed by Barry Levinson, released on November 17, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Adrien Brody, Ben Foster, Orlando Jones and Bebe Neuwirth. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry Levinson
- Writers:
- Barry Levinson
- Producers:
- Barry Levinson, Paula Weinstein
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Doyle
- Composer:
- Andrea Morricone
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Spring Creek Pictures, Baltimore Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Liberty Heights (1999) Trailer
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Liberty Heights Cast & Crew
Main cast
Adrien Brody
as Van Kurtzman
Ben Foster
as Ben Kurtzman
Orlando Jones
as Little Melvin
Bebe Neuwirth
as Ada Kurtzman
Joe Mantegna
as Nate Kurtzman
David Krumholtz
as Yussel
Rebekah Johnson
as Sylvia
Richard Kline
as Charlie, Nate's Assistant
Vincent Guastaferro
as Pete, Nate's Assistant
Justin Chambers
as Trey Tobelseted
Carolyn Murphy
as Dubbie the Blonde
James Pickens Jr.
as Sylvia's Father
Key crew
Directed by Barry Levinson, written by Barry Levinson, produced by Barry Levinson and Paula Weinstein.
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Liberty Heights Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 81 ratings.
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Liberty Heights – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Liberty Heights online?
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Liberty Heights (1999) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Liberty Heights?
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The main cast of Liberty Heights (1999) includes Adrien Brody, Ben Foster, Orlando Jones, Bebe Neuwirth and Joe Mantegna. The film was directed by Barry Levinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Liberty Heights released?
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Liberty Heights was released on November 17, 1999 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Liberty Heights worth watching?
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Liberty Heights (1999) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Liberty Heights?
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Yes. The official Liberty Heights trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.