Lulu on the Bridge (Original title)
Date: 1998 (Release)Country: USADirector: Paul Auster
Production company billing: A Capitol Films presentation of a Redeemable Features production [Variety].
Synopsis: Salman RUSHDIE was originally to play the Willem DAFOE part (then called Dr Singh), but seven weeks into shooting it became clear that the crew's safety could not be guaranteed to the unions' satisfaction. DAFOE took the part 24 hours after being offered it. Wim WENDERS was originally to direct and is thanked in the credits.Synopsis: Izzy Maurer is a musician who falls into a deep depression after he is injured by a bullet fired in a nightclub which prevents him from playing music for a living any more. Eventually he meets and begins a mysterious relationship with Celia Burns, an actress.
Genre: Drama
Title: Lulu on the bridgeAuthor: KANTHAK, Dietmar Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Film Dienst v52 n6 16 Mar 1999 Page: 34
Title: Lulu on the bridgeAuthor: MESSIAS, Hans Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: The Directors Guild Of America Magazine v23 n3 September 1998 Pages: 78-81,96
Title: On the bridge with Paul AusterAuthor: HOPE, Darrell L. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Paul Auster discusses his first solo directing venture, LULU ON THE BRIDGE
In: Screen International n1160 29 May 1998 Page: 15
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 18 May 1998 Page: 73,75
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film West n31 January 1998 Page: 10
Title: Production NewsAuthor: POWER, Paul Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2736 4 Sep 1998 Page: 29
Title: Lulu on the BridgeArticle type: FilmographyLanguage: French
In: The Hollywood Reporter v349 n37 21 Oct 1997 Page: 31
Title: ProductionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: AUSTER, Paul Pages: 219p.
Description: Includes interviews with director/writer, director of photography, production designer, costume designer, editor and producer.
Date: 1998 (Release)Country: USADirector: Paul Auster
Production company billing: A Capitol Films presentation of a Redeemable Features production [Variety].
Synopsis: Salman RUSHDIE was originally to play the Willem DAFOE part (then called Dr Singh), but seven weeks into shooting it became clear that the crew's safety could not be guaranteed to the unions' satisfaction. DAFOE took the part 24 hours after being offered it. Wim WENDERS was originally to direct and is thanked in the credits.Synopsis: Izzy Maurer is a musician who falls into a deep depression after he is injured by a bullet fired in a nightclub which prevents him from playing music for a living any more. Eventually he meets and begins a mysterious relationship with Celia Burns, an actress.
Genre: Drama
Credits
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Production Company: Capitol Films, Production Company: Redeemable Features, Executive Producer: Sharon Harel, Executive Producer: Jane Barclay, Executive Producer: Ira Deutchman, Producer: Peter Newman, Producer: Greg Johnson, Producer: Amy Kaufman, Screenplay: Paul Auster, Director of Photography: Alik Sakharov, Editor: Tim Squyres, Production Designer: Kalina Ivanov, Music Producer: Graeme Revell, Sound: Michael Barosky, Thanks [orginally slated to direct]: Wim Wenders
Cast
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Harvey Keitel (Izzy Maurer), Mira Sorvino (Celia Burns), Vanessa Redgrave (Catherine Moore), Gina Gershon (Hannah), Willem Dafoe (Dr Van Hom), Mandy Patinkin (Philip Kleinman), Victor Argo (Pierre), Don Byron (band member 1), Richard Edson (band member 2), Kevin Corrigan (man with gun), David Byrne (actor in 'The Laughing Man'), Lou Reed (not Lou Reed), Salman Rushdie ([originally cast in Willem Dafoe's role])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Film (epd) n4 April 1999 Pages: 46-47Title: Lulu on the bridgeAuthor: KANTHAK, Dietmar Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Film Dienst v52 n6 16 Mar 1999 Page: 34
Title: Lulu on the bridgeAuthor: MESSIAS, Hans Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: The Directors Guild Of America Magazine v23 n3 September 1998 Pages: 78-81,96
Title: On the bridge with Paul AusterAuthor: HOPE, Darrell L. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Paul Auster discusses his first solo directing venture, LULU ON THE BRIDGE
In: Screen International n1160 29 May 1998 Page: 15
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 18 May 1998 Page: 73,75
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film West n31 January 1998 Page: 10
Title: Production NewsAuthor: POWER, Paul Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2736 4 Sep 1998 Page: 29
Title: Lulu on the BridgeArticle type: FilmographyLanguage: French
In: The Hollywood Reporter v349 n37 21 Oct 1997 Page: 31
Title: ProductionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: Lulu on the bridgeAuthor: AUSTER, Paul Pages: 219p.
Description: Includes interviews with director/writer, director of photography, production designer, costume designer, editor and producer.