Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986)
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67% of critics liked it
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69% of users liked it
(3,138 ratings)
Brighton Beach Memoirs is the first of playwright Neil Simon's unofficial "autobiographical trilogy" (it was followed by Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound). Jonathan Silverman repeats his stage role as Simon's teenaged alter-ego Eugene, who lives in 1937 Brooklyn with his parents… More Brighton Beach Memoirs is the first of playwright Neil Simon's unofficial "autobiographical trilogy" (it was followed by Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound). Jonathan Silverman repeats his stage role as Simon's teenaged alter-ego Eugene, who lives in 1937 Brooklyn with his parents (Blythe Danner and Bob Dishy), older brother Stanley (Brian Drillinger), aunt (Judith Ivey) and female cousins (Stacey Glick and Lisa Waltz). Much is made of Eugene's burgeoning sexual self-awareness and his father's efforts to support his huge extended family on his meager salary. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Gene Saks
- Written By
- Neil Simon
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Dec 25, 1986 Wide
- Studio
- MCA Universal Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Jordan Hiller, Bangitout.com
The general measure of audience enjoyment for a film based on Simon has everything to do with one's tolerance for the playwright.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
A warm & witty memoir from Neil Simon.
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Cast
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Blythe Danner
as Kate
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Bob Dishy
as Jack
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Brian Drillinger
as Stanley
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Stacey Glick
as Laurie
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Judith Ivey
as Blanche
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Lisa Waltz
as Nora
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Jonathan Silverman
as Eugene
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James Handy
as Frank Murphy
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Steven Hill
as Mr. Stroheim
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Christian Baskous
as 2nd Pool Player
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Richard Bright
as Recruiting Sergeant
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Marilyn Cooper
as Woman in Street
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Ed Deacy
as 2nd Policeman
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Kathleen Doyle
as Mrs. Laski
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Brian Evers
as 1st Policeman
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Fyvush Finkel
as Mr. Greenblatt
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Bette Henritze
as Mrs. Murphy
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David Margulies
as Mr. Farber
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Alan Weeks
as Andrew
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Edgard Mourino
as Stunt Driver
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Wanda Bimson
as Dance Teacher
