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The Young Americans
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The Young Americans

1993-10-08 · 103 min · ★ 5.7

Thriller · Drama · Crime

Experienced New York Police Detective John Harris is sent to London to help a local task force investigate a series of gangster killings organized by a new player in town, an American. With the help of a young teen wronged by gangsters, Harris navigates London's seedy, drug-fuelled underworld in order to take down its new criminal empire.

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Directors
Danny Cannon
Production companies
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title
Countries
France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Harvey KeitelHarvey KeitelJohn Harris
Iain GlenIain GlenEdward Foster
John WoodJohn WoodRichard Donnelly
Terence RigbyTerence RigbySidney Callow
Keith AllenKeith AllenJack Doyle
Craig KellyCraig KellyChristian O'Neill
Thandiwe NewtonThandiwe NewtonRachael Stevens
Viggo MortensenViggo MortensenCarl Frazer
Dave DuffyDave DuffyLouis Carnegie
Geoffrey McGivernGeoffrey McGivernBrian Carver
Nigel ClauzelLionel Stevens
Huggy LeaverMark Byrne
Dig WayneDig WayneGary Washington
Christopher AdamsonChristopher AdamsonBilly Cohen
James DugganDermot O'Neill
Anna KeaveneyKatie Arnold
John ForgehamJohn ForgehamDetective Gray
Clifford PredgenDetective Clark
David DoyleRobert Dean
Norman RobertsDwayne Henry

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