Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) Horror Fantasy Comedy Romance
Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Vampire in Brooklyn Plot Synopsis:
Maximillian is the only survivor from a race of vampires on a Caribbean Island, and, as a vampire, he must find a mate to keep the line from ending. He knows that a child had been born to a woman who had a vampire father, and he searches for her in Brooklyn. Rita's mother, who has died in an asylum, was that woman and Rita has nightmares that she does not understand. Not knowing that she is part-vampire, Max woos her and attempts to bring her to her bloodsucking destiny. Even though Rita has strange dreams and actions, Justice, her partner, has feelings for her and does not want her involved with this stranger Max. But it is Rita who must decide her destiny.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Maximillian is the only survivor from a race of vampires on a Caribbean Island, and as a vampire, he must find a mate to keep the line from ending...
Tagline: A comic tale of horror and seduction.
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Vampire in Brooklyn Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1995 (more 1995 movies)
Box Office: $19,751,736
What is Vampire in Brooklyn Streaming On?
Vampire in Brooklyn is Streaming on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Paramount+Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Vampire in Brooklyn Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 27, 1995, Netflix: May 01, 2016
Writers: Eddie Murphy, Vernon Lynch, Charlie Murphy, Michael Lucker, Chris Parker
Producers: Stuart M. Besser, Dixie J. Capp, Jeffrey Fenner, Mark Lipsky, Marianne Maddalena, Ray Murphy Jr., Eddie Murphy
Editors: Patrick Lussier
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Vampire in Brooklyn Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Murphy | ... | Maximillian / Preacher Pauly / Guido |
| Angela Bassett | ... | Det. Rita Veder |
| Allen Payne | ... | Detective Justice |
| Kadeem Hardison | ... | Julius Jones |
| John Witherspoon | ... | Silas Green |
| Zakes Mokae | ... | Dr. Zeko |
| Joanna Cassidy | ... | Capt. Dewey |
| Simbi Kali | ... | Nikki, Rita''s Roomate (as Simbi Khali) |
| Messiri Freeman | ... | Eva, Julius'' Girl |
| Kelly Cinnante | ... | Policewoman Photographer |
| Jsu Garcia | ... | Anthony (as Nick Corri) |
| W. Earl Brown | ... | Thrasher |
| Ayo Adeyemi | ... | Bartender |
| Troy Curvey Jr. | ... | Choir Leader |
| Vickilyn Reynolds | ... | Mrs. Brown |
| William Blount | ... | Deacon Brown |
| Joe Costanza | ... | Bear |
| John LaMotta | ... | Lizzy |
| Marcelo Tubert | ... | Waiter at Caprisi''s |
| Nick DeMauro | ... | Kitty Caprisi |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Eddie Murphy (b. April 3, 1961) – Maximillian / Preacher Pauly / Guido
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Fred Braughton | Edward 'Eddie' Regan Murphy - Angela Bassett (b. August 16, 1958) – Det. Rita Veder
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Allen Payne (b. July 7, 1968) – Detective Justice
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Alan Payne - Kadeem Hardison (b. July 24, 1965) – Julius Jones
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - John Witherspoon, as Silas Green, passed away at age 77 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Zakes Mokae, as Dr. Zeko, passed away at age 75 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Zakes Moakae | Zachariah Nokae - Joanna Cassidy (b. August 2, 1945) – Capt. Dewey
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Johanna Cassidy - Simbi Kali – Nikki, Rita''s Roomate (as Simbi Khali)
- Messiri Freeman – Eva, Julius'' Girl
- Kelly Cinnante – Policewoman Photographer
- Jsu Garcia (b. October 6, 1963) – Anthony (as Nick Corri)
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Nick Corri 'Jesu Garcia' | Nick Corri | Thom Fox | Jsu García - W. Earl Brown (b. September 7, 1963) – Thrasher
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: W Earl Brown - Ayo Adeyemi – Bartender
- Troy Curvey Jr. – Choir Leader
- Vickilyn Reynolds (b. June 2, 1955) – Mrs. Brown
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Vicki Lyn Reynolds
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