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Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise
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Stranger Than Paradise

1984
1h 30m
Comedy
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1984

Runtime

1h 30m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

3
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3
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3
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Storyline

"A new American film"

New York layabout Willie forms an unexpected bond with his young Hungarian cousin Eva when she pays him a surprise visit. Later, Eva moves in with their aunt in Cleveland, and Willie takes his best friend Eddie to see her—a visit that culminates in a strange, eventful trip to Florida.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Oct 1, 1984
Languages
English
Hungarian
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch
Production
Cinesthesia Productions
Cinesthesia Productions
Grokenberger Film Produktion
Grokenberger Film Produktion
ZDF
ZDF
Production Countries
United States of America
Germany

Top Cast

13 Cast Members

John Lurie

John Lurie

Willie

Eszter Balint

Eszter Balint

Eva

Richard Edson

Richard Edson

Eddie

Cecillia Stark

Aunt Lotte

Danny Rosen

Billy

Rammellzee

Rammellzee

Man with money

Tom DiCillo

Tom DiCillo

Airline Agent

Richard Boes

Richard Boes

Factory Worker

Rockets Redglare

Rockets Redglare

Poker Player

Harvey Perr

Poker Player

Brian J. Burchill

Poker Player

Sara Driver

Sara Driver

Girl with Hat

Paul Sloane

Motel Owner

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