Sweet and Lowdown 1999

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
77%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
62%
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In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.

Sean Penn

as Emmet Ray

Samantha Morton

as Hattie

Anthony LaPaglia

as Al Torrio

Uma Thurman

as Blanche Williams

James Urbaniak

as Harry

John Waters

as Mr. Haynes

Gretchen Mol

as Ellie

Denis O'Hare

as Jake

Molly Price

as Ann

Brian Markinson

as Bill Shields

Director:

Woody Allen

Writer:

Woody Allen

Genres:

Comedy,Drama,Music

Release Date:

1999 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

95 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Sweet and Lowdown

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Sean Penn

as Emmet Ray

Samantha Morton

as Hattie

Anthony LaPaglia

as Al Torrio

Uma Thurman

as Blanche Williams

James Urbaniak

as Harry

John Waters

as Mr. Haynes

Gretchen Mol

as Ellie

Denis O'Hare

as Jake

Molly Price

as Ann

Brian Markinson

as Bill Shields

Tony Darrow

as Ben

Daniel Okrent

as A.J. Pickman

Brad Garrett

as Joe Bedloe

Kaili Vernoff

as Gracie

Woody Allen

as Himself

Ben Duncan (DJ)

as Himself

Nat Hentoff

as Himself

Douglas McGrath

as Himself

Dan Moran

as Boss

Chris Bauer

as Ace

Kellie Overbey

as Iris

Katie Hamill

as Mary

Lola Pashalinski

as Blanche's Friend

Steve Bargonetti

as Musician Friend

Benjamin Franklin Brown

as Musician Friend

Ron Cephas Jones

as Alvin

Vince Giordano

as Bass Player #1

Emme Kemp

as Jam Session Musician

Clark Gayton

as Jam Session Musician

Marcus McLaurine

as Jam Session Musician

Carolyn Saxon

as Phyliss

Drummond Erskine

as First Hobo

Joe Ambrose

as Second Hobo

Joseph Rigano

as Stagehand

Dennis Stein

as Dick Ruth

Carole Bayeux

as Rita

Paula Parrish

as Party Guest

Cory Solar

as Party Guest

Lexi Egz

as Party Guest

Yvette Mercedes

as Party Guest

Peter Leung

as Party Guest

William Addy

as Master of Ceremonies

Dick Monday

as Chester Weems

Mary Stout

as Felicity Thomson

Dick Mingalone

as Birdman

Mr. Spoons

as Spoon Player

Carol Woods

as Helen Minton

Josh Mowery

as Movie Director

Fred Goehner

as William Weston

Eddy Davis

as Bass Player #2

Vincent Guastaferro

as Sid Bishop

Ralph Pope

as Panhandler

Jerome Richardson

as Club Musician

Earl P. McIntyre

as Club Musician

James Williams

as Club Musician

Frank Wess

as Club Musician

Al Bryant

as Club Musician

Ray Garvey

as Club Manager

Sally Placksin

as Sally Jillian

Simon Wettenhall

as Jam Session Musician

Orange Kellin

as Jam Session Musician

Brooks Giles III

as Jam Session Musician

Mick O'Rourke

as Holdup Man

Chuck Lewkowicz

as Police Officer

Rick Mowat

as Flat Tire Man

Ted Wilkins

as Gas Station Proprietor

Michael Sprague

as Django Reinhardt

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