Cast: John Lurie
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring John Lurie. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 16
Paris, Texas
1984 · Movie · 144 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)
Direction Wim Wenders
Cast Harry Dean Stanton · Nastassja Kinski · Dean Stockwell · Aurore Clément
Synopsis Paris, Texas (1984) follows Travis, a man wandering the Texan desert, mute and lost. Reunited with his brother Walt, Travis slowly reconnects with his estranged young son, Hunter, who has been living with Walt and his wife. As Travis regains...
7.8
33K votes
7.8
33K votes
Down by Law
1986 · Movie · 107 min. · United States
Direction Jim Jarmusch
Cast Tom Waits · Roberto Benigni · John Lurie · Nicoletta Braschi
Synopsis Down by Law (1986) follows three unlikely companions—Jack, Zack, and Roberto—who find themselves sharing a jail cell in New Orleans. Jack and Zack are small-time hustlers, while Roberto, an eccentric Italian tourist, adds a touch of whimsy to their predicament....
7.7
12K votes
7.7
12K votes
Stranger than Paradise
1984 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction Jim Jarmusch
Cast John Lurie · Eszter Balint · Richard Edson · Cecillia Stark
Synopsis Stranger than Paradise (1984) follows the lives of three aimless individuals—Willie, his cousin Eva, and their friend Eddie—as they navigate a series of mundane yet oddly compelling adventures. Set against the backdrop of New York, Cleveland, and Florida, the film...
7.3
10K votes
7.3
10K votes
The Last Temptation of Christ
1988 · Movie · 164 min. · United States
Direction Martin Scorsese
Cast Willem Dafoe · Harvey Keitel · Barbara Hershey · Victor Argo
Synopsis The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) is a thought-provoking exploration of the life of Jesus Christ, portrayed as a deeply human figure grappling with doubt, fear, and divine purpose. The film delves into his spiritual journey, from his initial reluctance...
7.0
12K votes
7.0
12K votes
Fishing with John (TV Miniseries)
1991 · Documentary · 152 min. · United States
Direction John Lurie
Cast John Lurie · Willem Dafoe · Matt Dillon · Dennis Hopper
Synopsis John Lurie knows absolutely nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from undertaking the adventure of a lifetime on Fishing With John. Traveling with his special guests to the most exotic and dangerous places on earth, John Lurie battles...
6.8
68 votes
6.8
68 votes
Painting with John (TV Miniseries)
2021 · Documentary · United States
Direction John Lurie
Cast John Lurie
Synopsis 6 episodes. Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, musician John Lurie shares his philosophical thoughts while honing his watercolor techniques. Premiere: January 22 on HBO Max.
6.8
56 votes
6.8
56 votes
Blank City
2009 · Documentary · 94 min. · United States
Direction Celine Danhier
Cast Jim Jarmusch · Nick Zedd · Amos Poe · Deborah Harry
Synopsis During the punk rock stage in the late '70s, downtown New York experienced a wave of "Do it yourself" independent filmmaking.
6.8
50 votes
6.8
50 votes
The Little Devil
1988 · Movie · 101 min. · Italy
Direction Roberto Benigni
Cast Roberto Benigni · Walter Matthau · Nicoletta Braschi · John Lurie
Synopsis Father Maurice, a priest living in a residential college for priests in Rome, is called out one day to "exorcise" the devil from someone...
6.7
477 votes
6.7
477 votes
Downtown 81
2000 · Movie · 73 min. · United States
Direction Edo Bertoglio
Cast Jean-Michel Basquiat · Ted Bafaloukos · Tom Baker · Eszter Balint
Synopsis The film is a day in the life of a young artist, Jean Michel Basquiat, who needs to raise money to reclaim the apartment from which he has been evicted.
6.6
106 votes
6.6
106 votes
Permanent Vacation
1980 · Movie · 75 min. · United States
Direction Jim Jarmusch
Cast Chris Parker · Frankie Faison · John Lurie · Sara Driver
Synopsis In downtown Manhattan, a twenty-something boy (Chris Parker) whose Father is not around and whose Mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for more meaning in his life and meets a few characters along...
6.2
2K votes
6.2
2K votes
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985 · Movie · 104 min. · United States
Direction Susan Seidelman
Cast Rosanna Arquette · Madonna · Aidan Quinn · Will Patton
Synopsis Arquette is Roberta Glass, a bored New Jersey yuppie housewife who finds escapism from her mundane life in the New York personal ad exploits of a flighty bohemian named Susan (Madonna). When Roberta travels to the city to witness an...
4.6
4K votes
4.6
4K votes
Rome '78
1978 · Movie · 82 min. · United States
Direction James Nares
Cast David McDermott · Eric Mitchell · Lydia Lunch · Kristian Hoffman
Synopsis In a mock Rome (shot in neo-classic buildings), characters dressed in makeshift costumes, live a Roman life, with political intrigue, flirting and dyonisiac dances.
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Just Your Luck
1996 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Gary Auerbach
Cast Sean Patrick Flanery · Virginia Madsen · Carroll Baker · Bill Erwin
Synopsis Six million dollars suddenly goes up for grabs when an aged diner's heart fails after he discovers that he has won the lottery. Which of the remaining late-night dining regulars will get the cash? How many will have to die...
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Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ (S)
1988 · Documentary · 15 min. · United States
Direction Martin Scorsese
Cast Willem Dafoe · Andre Gregory · Harvey Keitel · John Lurie
Synopsis Martin Scorsese carries around a VHS camera and records glimpses of working on location to get "Temptation" completed.
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Subway Riders
1981 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Amos Poe
Cast Robbie Coltrane · Charlene Kaleina · Cookie Mueller · John Lurie
Synopsis A Psychotic saxophone player (played both by Amos Poe and John Lurie) lures victims to deserted spots with his music and then guns them down.
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Underground U.S.A.
1980 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction Eric Mitchell
Cast Patti Astor · Rene Ricard · Tom Wright · Eric Mitchell
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