Bagdad Cafe (1987)
Off Route 66 between Vegas and nowhere a little magic's going on...
A German woman named Jasmin stumbles upon a dilapidated motel/diner in the middle of nowhere. Her unusual appearance and demeanor are at first suspicious to Brenda, the exasperated owner who has difficulty making ends meet. But when an unlikely magic sparks between the two women, this lonely desert outpost is transformed into a thriving and popular oasis.
Director: Percy Adlon
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: November 12, 1987
Cast
- Marianne Sägebrecht - Jasmin Münchgstettner
- CCH Pounder - Brenda
- Jack Palance - Rudi Cox
- Christine Kaufmann - Debby
- Monica Calhoun - Phyllis
- Darron Flagg - Salomo
- George Aguilar - Cahuenga
- G. Smokey Campbell - Sal
- Hans Stadlbauer - Mr. Münchgstettner
- Alan S. Craig - Eric
Screenplay
- Eleonore Adlon (Screenplay)
- Percy Adlon (Screenplay)
- Christopher Doherty (Screenplay)
Music: Bob Telson
Cinematography: Bernd Heinl
Editing: Norbert Herzner
Production: Pro-ject Filmproduktion, Pelemele Film, BR, HR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: de
Keywords
cleaning lady, motel, magic show, highway, wilderness, rosenheim, mysterious woman, deserted by husband, portrait painting, truck stop, german abroad, stranded traveler, california desert, friendship between women, popular character
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bagdad Cafe about?
- A German woman named Jasmin stumbles upon a dilapidated motel/diner in the middle of nowhere. Her unusual appearance and demeanor are at first suspicious to Brenda, the exasperated owner who has difficulty making ends meet. But when an unlikely magic sparks between the two women, this lonely desert outpost is transformed into a thriving and popular oasis.
- Who directed Bagdad Cafe?
- Bagdad Cafe was directed by Percy Adlon.
- Who stars in Bagdad Cafe?
- Bagdad Cafe stars Marianne Sägebrecht, CCH Pounder, Jack Palance, Christine Kaufmann, Monica Calhoun, Darron Flagg.
- How long is Bagdad Cafe?
- Bagdad Cafe has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Bagdad Cafe?
- Bagdad Cafe is a Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did Bagdad Cafe gross?
- Bagdad Cafe grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Bagdad Cafe produced?
- Bagdad Cafe was produced in Germany.