We spoke to the actor-turned-director and his A-list cast, including Willem Dafoe, about creating this gritty, 1950s detective drama.
Starring
Edward Norton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Willem Dafoe, Bruce Willis
Director
Edward Norton
Release date
November 1, 2019
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Adapted from the Jonathan Lethem novel of the same name, Motherless Brooklyn is a sprawling film noir that captures the energy of another era. Edward Norton takes on triple duty as writer, director and star, and it’s a project that has been in the works for almost twenty years.
We caught up with Norton and his co-star Gugu Mbatha-Raw to talk about the making of the film, and also spoke to more cast members including Willem Dafoe and Fisher Stevens at the TIFF premiere. Check out the interviews and see Motherless Brooklyn at Cineplex theatres on November 1.
If you like a good old-fashioned crime drama, see Motherless Brooklyn.
Fans of film noir will love this updated approach. With award-worthy performances and a timeless story of a man trying to solve the murder of his mentor, Motherless Brooklyn transports you to 1950s New York, the scene of a gripping mystery.
