Synopsis
Long separated from his family, hitman Joshua returns to Brighton Beach for a contract killing for the Russian Mafia. His abusive father, Arkady, banned him from returning after Joshua committed his first murder. He takes up residence in a hotel, and soon everyone knows he has returned. He goes home to visit his dying mother, Irina, and prepares for the assassination, getting drawn back into the criminal community he left behind.
Key facts
Original language
English
Setting
Brooklyn
Crew
Screenplay
James Gray
Trailer
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Festival History
- Independent Spirit Awards 1996 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 1995 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1994 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1994 generic
Titles
| Original title | Little Odessa | English |
| Québec French title | Odessa U.S.A. | |
| Alternate title | Odessa USA |
Soundtracks
| CD | Little Odessa (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1994) | 2 releases, 1994-1995: Philips, Philips Classics |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | James Gray |
| Screenplay | James Gray |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
