Hubert Selby Jr.
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Biography: Hubert "Cubby" Selby Jr. (July 23, 1928 – April 26, 2004) was an American writer. Two of his novels, Last Exit to Brooklyn (1964) and Requiem for a Dream (1978), explore worlds in the New York area and were adapted as films, both of which he appeared in.
Department: Writing
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Birthday: July 23, 1928
Deathday: April 26, 2004
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Gender: Male
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Lost Angeles - Eine Stadt zwischen Traum und Trauma
Overview: Documentary about the dark side of Los Angeles.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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Hubert Selby Jr. - Last Exit to L.A.
Overview: Documentary about the American author Hubert Selby Jr.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Sunset Motel
Overview: Laura works in a café in Sunset Plaza and lives in the Saharan Motel on Sunset Boulevard. She falls in love with the young writer Raoul. While Laura is open with her feelings, Raoul cannot seem to show his feelings for her.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2003-07-02
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Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow
Overview: An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of "Last Exit To Brooklyn" and "Requiem For A Dream." Hubert Selby Jr., a self-described "scream looking for a mouth," against all odds, reached international acclaim with his controversial novels. His is a classic story of the great American novelist, overcoming tuberculosis, drug addiction and financial ruin, Selby eventually triumphed in his life and penned seven of the most remarkable and distinctly American books ever written.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-22
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Last Exit to Brooklyn
Overview: A gallery of characters in Brooklyn in the 1950s are crushed by their surroundings and selves: a union strike leader discovers he is gay; a prostitute falls in love with one of her clients; a family cannot cope with the fact that their daughter is illegitimately pregnant.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-07-26
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Memories, Dreams & Addictions
Overview: Ellen Burstyn interviews Hubert Selby Jr.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-05-22
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Requiem for a Dream
Overview: The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-06
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The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'
Overview: A wonderful making of featurette that focuses on the controversial novel that inspired the film Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989) as well the production history of the film. German director Uli Edel and members of his technical crew also discuss some of the obstacles that had to be overcome while shooting on location in Brooklyn. The real characters that are portrayed in the film are also interviewed.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-02
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Hubert Selby Jr., 2 ou 3 choses...
Overview: In 1998, Ludovic Cantais followed Hubert Selby Jr in his daily life and made him talk about the genesis of his work, his writing, his doubts and his obsessions.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2000-03-08
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