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Bagdad Cafe (1987)
Out of Rosenheim (original title)

PG 95 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   22 April 1988 (USA)
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A lonely German woman ends up in the most desolated motel on earth and decides to make it brighter.

Director:

Percy Adlon

Writers:

Percy Adlon (screenplay), Percy Adlon (story), and 2 more credits »
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 13 wins & 2 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Marianne Sägebrecht ...
Jasmin Münchgstettner
CCH Pounder ...
Brenda
Jack Palance ...
Rudi Cox
Christine Kaufmann Christine Kaufmann ...
Debby
Monica Calhoun ...
Phyllis
Darron Flagg Darron Flagg ...
Salomo
George Aguilar George Aguilar ...
Cahuenga
G. Smokey Campbell G. Smokey Campbell ...
Sal
Hans Stadlbauer Hans Stadlbauer ...
Münchgstettner
Alan S. Craig Alan S. Craig ...
Eric
Apesanahkwat ...
Sheriff Arnie
Ronald Lee Jarvis Ronald Lee Jarvis ...
Trucker Ron
Mark Daneri ...
Trucker Mark
Ray Young Ray Young ...
Trucker Ray
Gary Lee Davis Gary Lee Davis ...
Trucker Gary
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Storyline

Out of Rosenheim (Bagdad Café) is a look into the minds and lives of some people most of us have met but few of us know much about. This movie exemplifies how one person in the right place can affect a community of lives. The Adlons seem to express the view that all change and "magic" comes from hard work and mutual acceptance. A well-crafted view of the lives of tourists everywhere and the difficulties they can face. A Whimsical and lovingly Photographed look at the vast wasteland that is too often ignored by much of humanity. Written by The Kid in Bellevue  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Motel | Desert | Magic | Restaurant | Road  | See more »

Taglines:

Stuck between a rock and a hot plate. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

West Germany | USA

Language:

English | German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bagdad Café See more »

Filming Locations:

Bagdad, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$3,587,303 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Germany:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The shadow of the camera crew is (deliberately) visible while the credits for the cinematographer are on the screen. See more »

Quotes

Brenda: Now why would you want to leave?
Debby: Too much harmony.
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Soundtracks

"Brenda Brenda"
Written by Bob Telson, Lee Breuer, Percy Adlon
Performed by Jearlyn Steele (as Jearlyn Steele-Battle), Marianne Sägebrecht,
Tommy Joe White See more »