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Empire State
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Empire State

1987-03-01 · 104 min · ★ 5.1

Crime · Thriller

In the docklands of East London stands the Empire State, a nightclub full of magic and mystery. Designed like an ocean liner, it's become a battle ground where anything can happen. In the midst of the action, a young boy stows aboard to search for his friend who has disappeared in the entrails of the club.

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Directors
Ron Peck
Production companies
Team Pictures, British Screen
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cathryn HarrisonCathryn HarrisonMarion
Jason HogansonPete
Elizabeth HicklingCheryl
Jamie ForemanJamie ForemanDanny
Emily BoltonEmily BoltonSusan
Ian SearsIan SearsPaul
Martin LandauMartin LandauChuck
Lorcan CranitchLorcan CranitchRichard
Ray McAnallyRay McAnallyFrank
Lee DrysdaleRent-boy
Jenny BoltTricia
Jimmy FlintJimmy FlintBilly
John LevittHarry
Ian McCurrach'Metropolis' editor
Glen MurphyGlen MurphyVincenzo
Alan TalbotAlan TalbotBilly Senior
Stuart TurtonRoy
Jay SimpsonJay SimpsonJeff
David LyonMr. Cavendish
Tristram WymarkTristram WymarkTom

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