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Sweet and Lowdown (1999)

6.8/10 ยท 576 votes 1h 35m pg-13 ComedyDramaMusic

#48 of 105 films from 1999 #1070 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Woody Allen ยท Written by Woody Allen

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Overview

In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.

Cast

Sean Pennas Emmet Ray
Samantha Mortonas Hattie
Anthony LaPagliaas Al Torrio
Uma Thurmanas Blanche Williams
James Urbaniakas Harry
John Watersas Mr. Haynes
Gretchen Molas Ellie
Denis O'Hareas Jake
Molly Priceas Ann
Brian Markinsonas Bill Shields
Tony Darrowas Ben
Daniel Okrentas A.J. Pickman
Brad Garrettas Joe Bedloe
Kaili Vernoffas Gracie

Facts

Release dateDecember 3, 1999
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$29,750,000
Box office$4,525,794 (0.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0158371

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Questions

How long is Sweet and Lowdown?
Sweet and Lowdown runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Sweet and Lowdown worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 576 votes, which places it #48 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 55%) and #1070 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Sweet and Lowdown?
Sweet and Lowdown was directed by Woody Allen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Midnight in Paris (2011).
Who stars in Sweet and Lowdown?
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.
What is Sweet and Lowdown rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sweet and Lowdown?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11861.

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