Little Odessa 1994
"Brothers in blood. Partners in crime."
James Gray's gripping debut *Little Odessa (1994)* plunges into the shadowy underbelly of Brighton Beach, where bloodlines and brotherhood blur into a lethal dance.
Director: James Gray
Cast
Tim Roth
Joshua Shapira
Edward Furlong
Reuben Shapira
Moira Kelly
Alla Shustervich
Vanessa Redgrave
Irina Shapira
Paul Guilfoyle
Boris Volkoff
Natalya Andreychenko
Natasha
Maximilian Schell
Arkady Shapira
David Vadim
Sasha
Mina Bern
Grandma Tsilya
Boris McGiver
Ivan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Odessa (1994) about?
*Little Odissa* follows Joshua, a hitman who returns to Brighton Beach to carry out a contract for the Russian Mafia, forcing him to confront his agonized past and fractured family. As he reunites with his dying mother and clashes with his abusive father, the line between duty and survival blurs, pulling him deeper into the criminal world he hoped to escape.
Who directed Little Odessa?
James Gray directed *Little Odessa*, marking his powerful debut with a gritty, atmospheric take on crime and family.
Who stars in Little Odessa?
The film stars Tim Roth as Joshua, Edward Furlong as his younger brother, Moira Kelly as his love interest, and Vanessa Redgrave as his mother, with Paul Guilfoyle and Natalya Andreychenko rounding out the cast.
Is Little Odessa (1994) worth watching?
*Little Odessa* is a raw, atmospheric crime drama that stands out for its emotional depth and James Gray's bold direction. While it didn't receive an IMDb rating, its cult following and critical acclaim make it a must-watch for fans of gritty neo-noir storytelling.
How long is Little Odessa?
Little Odessa runs for 98 minutes, packing its intense narrative into a tight, gripping runtime.
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About Little Odessa (1994) — A neo-noir crime drama about family, guilt, and the Russian mob
James Gray's gripping debut *Little Odessa (1994)* plunges into the shadowy underbelly of Brighton Beach, where bloodlines and brotherhood blur into a lethal dance. Returning hitman Joshua resurfaces after years in exile to fulfill a contract for the Russian mob, reigniting old wounds and fractured ties with his estranged family. Haunted by a father's wrath and a mother's silent suffering, he navigates a world where loyalty is currency and violence is tradition. The film's moody cinematography bathes the neon-lit streets in a melancholic glow, mirroring Joshua's internal struggle between duty and redemption.
Set against the grimy backdrop of 1990s Brooklyn, *Little Odessa* weaves a tale of family, guilt, and the inescapable pull of crime. With a script as sharp as its protagonist's instincts, Gray crafts a neo-noir that's as much about the ties that bind as the crimes that destroy them.
