Empire State

Mar 1, 1987

1h 44m

★ 4.7

Prepare yourself for a night on the edge!

Overview

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.

Genres

Crime

Thriller

Production Companies

Team Pictures

British Screen

Film Four International

Empire State Trailers

Cast

Marion

Cathryn Harrison

Pete

Jason Hoganson

Cheryl

Elizabeth Hickling

Danny

Jamie Foreman

Susan

Emily Bolton

Paul

Ian Sears

Chuck

Martin Landau

Richard

Lorcan Cranitch

Frank

Ray McAnally

Rent-boy

Lee Drysdale

Tricia

Jenny Bolt

Billy

Jimmy Flint

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