Dandelions (1974)

Dandelions (1974) poster

Rick (Rutger Hauer), a disaffected sailor turned hard drinking womanizer, returns home from six months at sea to find his wife (Corrigan), whom he was deeply in love, has unexpectedly left him and is now a junkie whore. Devastated, he tries to ease his pain with booze and cheap thrills. His wife's best friend (Dagmar Lassander) makes a move on him, and when he spurns her (after scewing her first, naturally) she plots her revenge. She does so in an ingenious way, by exploiting a fantasy woman of his, but her plan backfires with tragic consequences.

Director: Adrian Hoven
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rolf Bauer
Cinematography: Robert Hofer
Editing: Renate Engelmann
Production: City Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

alcohol, drug addiction, motorcycle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dandelions about?
Rick (Rutger Hauer), a disaffected sailor turned hard drinking womanizer, returns home from six months at sea to find his wife (Corrigan), whom he was deeply in love, has unexpectedly left him and is now a junkie whore. Devastated, he tries to ease his pain with booze and cheap thrills. His wife's best friend (Dagmar Lassander) makes a move on him, and when he spurns her (after scewing her first, naturally) she plots her revenge. She does so in an ingenious way, by exploiting a fantasy woman of his, but her plan backfires with tragic consequences.
Who directed Dandelions?
Dandelions was directed by Adrian Hoven.
Who stars in Dandelions?
Dandelions stars Rutger Hauer, Dagmar Lassander, Shirley Corrigan, Heidrun Hankammer, Tilo von Berlepsch, Gerhard Soor.
How long is Dandelions?
Dandelions has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Dandelions?
Dandelions is a Drama film.
Where was Dandelions produced?
Dandelions was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Dandelions?
The themes of Dandelions include: Addiction and Recovery.