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Mystery Train (1989)

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.

Release Date
September 6, 1989
Runtime
1h 46m
Rating
7.3/10 (506 votes)

Director: Jim Jarmusch

Cast: Youki Kudoh, Masatoshi Nagase, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Cinqué Lee, Nicoletta Braschi, Elizabeth Bracco, Joe Strummer, Rick Aviles

Production: Mystery Train, JVC
hotel roommemphis, tennesseecheap hotelepisodic movie
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Budget
$3M
Revenue
$2M
Full Cast (34 people)

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Mystery Train

Mystery Train

7.3
106 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$1,544,973
Release Date9/6/1989
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Cast

Youki Kudoh

as Mitsuko

Masatoshi Nagase

as Jun

Screamin' Jay Hawkins

as Night Clerk

Cinqué Lee

as Bellboy

Nicoletta Braschi

as Luisa

Elizabeth Bracco

as Dee Dee

Joe Strummer

as Johnny

Rick Aviles

as Will Robinson

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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 roo…

How long is Mystery Train?

1h 46m

When was Mystery Train released?

September 6, 1989

Who directed Mystery Train?

Jim Jarmusch

Who stars in Mystery Train?

Youki Kudoh, Masatoshi Nagase, Screamin' Jay Hawkins

What genre is Mystery Train?

Comedy

Is Mystery Train available to stream?

Yes, on Criterion Channel