

Information
Release DateNovember 17, 1999
Runtime2h 7m
StatusReleased
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures, Spring Creek Pictures + 1 more
LanguagesYiddish, German, English
6.7
80 votesPopularity1
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.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Adrien Brody
Van Kurtzman

Ben Foster
Ben Kurtzman

Orlando Jones
Little Melvin

Bebe Neuwirth
Ada Kurtzman

Joe Mantegna
Nate Kurtzman


