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Set in the world of Russian immigrants living in New York City, Downtown Express uses music to explore the clash of old world values against the lure and excitement of a new country. Under the watch of his loving but overbearing father, virtuoso violinist and Juilliard student Sasha (Grammy nominee Philippe Quint) prepares for a critical recital meant to launch his career. Yet, he is increasingly drawn to the rhythms of the streets of New York, and when he meets singer-songwriter Ramona (acclaimed recording artist Nellie McKay), he joins her band, falls in love, and begins to lead a double life, careening frantically between two worlds. As his classical debut nears, Sasha must decide whether to break with his father and forge his own destiny.
Original Release
04/20/2012
US Release
04/20/2012
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Philippe Quint | Sasha |
Nellie McKay | Ramona |
Michael Cumpsty | Vadim |
Carolyn McCormick | Marie |
Ashley Springer | Arkady |
Declan Bennett | Carter |
Jade Synstelien | Rabbit |
Chris Eddleton | Anthony |
David Brown | Master of Ceremonies |
Elizabeth Abate | Judge |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Philippe Quint | Sasha |
Nellie McKay | Ramona |
Michael Cumpsty | Vadim |
Carolyn McCormick | Marie |
Ashley Springer | Arkady |
Declan Bennett | Carter |
Jade Synstelien | Rabbit |
Chris Eddleton | Anthony |
David Brown | Master of Ceremonies |
Elizabeth Abate | Judge |
Jerry Barnard | Music Underground Judge |
Norris Bennett | Musician in The Ebony Hillbillies |
Mitu Bushioc | Street Musician Accordion Player |
John Carlton | Music Underground Judge |
Victoria Chamberlin | Voice in the Max Fish Crowd |
Elaine Chambers | Music Underground Judge |
Sydney Chong | Child Violinist |
Jakub Ciupinski | Street Musician Theremin Player |
Lila Claghorn | Groupie |
Emily Evashevski | Street Musician Guitar Player |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Tyrone Brown | Executive Producer |
David Grubin | Producer |
David M. Frost | Producer |
Michael Hausman | Producer |