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Mystery Train (1989)

Movie ★ 7.3 106 min

Comedy

In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.

Jim Jarmusch Director Jim Jarmusch Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 6, 1989
Runtime
106 min
Rating
R
Budget
$2.8M
Box office
$1.5M
IMDb
tt0097940
Studio
Mystery Train,

Themes

Cast

Youki Kudoh Youki Kudoh Mitsuko Masatoshi Nagase Masatoshi Nagase Jun Screamin' Jay Hawkins Screamin' Jay Hawkins Night Clerk Cinqué Lee Cinqué Lee Bellboy Nicoletta Braschi Nicoletta Braschi Luisa Elizabeth Bracco Elizabeth Bracco Dee Dee Joe Strummer Joe Strummer Johnny Rick Aviles Rick Aviles Will Robinson Steve Buscemi Steve Buscemi Charlie Tom Noonan Tom Noonan Man in Diner Rufus Thomas Man in Station Tom Waits Tom Waits Radio DJ (voice) Jodie Markell Jodie Markell Sun Studio Guide William Hoch Tourist #1 Pat Hoch Tourist #2 Joshua Elvis Hoch Tourist #3 Reginald Freeman Conductor Beverly Prye Streetwalker

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mystery Train about?
In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.
Who directed Mystery Train?
Mystery Train was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Mystery Train?
Mystery Train stars Youki Kudoh, Masatoshi Nagase, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Cinqué Lee.
When was Mystery Train released?
Mystery Train is a 1989 comedy film.
Where can I watch Mystery Train?
You can watch Mystery Train with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.