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A Danny Cannon Film.
- The wait is over! Danny Cannon's underrated masterpiece has finally been released on UK Region 2 DVD!









Screen-grabs produced by John Mounsey, using WinDVD and a copy of the Region 4 DVD release of "THE YOUNG AMERICANS".
Plot synopsis:
"John Harris (Harvey Keitel), a tough New York cop, is sent to London to help the police in their investigation in a series of murders. An American drug smuggling ring is suspected, and Harris believes that the killings are the work of Carl Frazer (Viggo Mortensen), a NYC druglord. With no hard evidence, Harris desperately searches for someone to help him get the goods on Frazer."
© Working Title Films, 1993.
Global DVD releases:
Released (Region 2)
Anamorphic Widescreen!
Released (Region 1) Pan & Scan 4:3 ratio :(
Released
- An excellent, widescreen Australian edition was also released (Region 4).
The Soundtrack CD album:
"The Young Americans Soundtrack" (Island Records).
- Featuring songs from the film and also five cues from David Arnold's fabulous score:
- Cathode Ray
- Gave Up
- Opening Titles [score]
- Don't Let Up
- Explosion [score]
- Uberman
- He's Watching Me [score]
- Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
- Christian's Requiem [score]
- Stop The Confusion
- 15 Minutes Of Fame
- Leaving London [score]
- Play Dead
- Featuring songs from the film and also five cues from David Arnold's fabulous score:
"Play Dead" (Bjork CD single, including remixes).
- Be sure to check out the original music video on YouTube! (also directed by Danny Cannon).
Poster tag-lines / slogans:
"London Is Not Only Losing Her Soul To The Americans, She's Selling It..."
"No Honor. No Respect. No Remorse."
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"The Young Americans", written and directed by Danny Cannon © 1993.
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