Tally Brown, New York (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Tally Brown, New York is a documentary film directed by Rosa von Praunheim, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Tally Brown, New York is a 1979 documentary film directed, written and produced by Rosa von Praunheim. The film is about the singing and acting career of Tally Brown, a classically trained opera and blues singer who was a star of underground films in New York City and a denizen of its underworld in the late 1960s. In this documentary, Praunheim relies on extensive interviews with Brown, as she recounts her collaboration with Andy Warhol, Taylor Mead and others, as well as her friendships with Holly Woodlawn, and Divine. Brown opens the film with a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” and concludes with “Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide.” The film captures not only Tally Brown’s career but also a particular New York milieu in the 1970s.
Who’s in it. Tally Brown, New York stars Tally Brown, Paul Ambrose, Edward Caton and Divine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Tally Brown, New York has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tally Brown, New York page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tally Brown, New York tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tally Brown, New York (1979)?
- In US, Tally Brown, New York is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tally Brown, New York worth watching?
- Tally Brown, New York holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tally Brown, New York?
- Tally Brown, New York stars Tally Brown, Paul Ambrose, Edward Caton, Divine and Gil Fontaine.
- When was Tally Brown, New York released?
- Tally Brown, New York was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.