In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew is sent to a concentration camp under the Nazi regime.In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew is sent to a concentration camp under the Nazi regime.In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew is sent to a concentration camp under the Nazi regime.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 3 nominations
- Wolf
- (as Nikolaj Waldau)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSir Ian McKellen (Uncle Freddie) starred in the role of Max in the original London West End theatre production in 1979.
- Quotes
Max: Ever go to the Silhouette?
Horst: Yes.
Max: I never saw you there.
Horst: You weren't looking.
Max: Greta's Club?
Horst: No.
Max: Good, you had taste. The White Mouse?
Horst: Sometimes.
Max: I'm surprised you never saw me there. Did you sunbathe?
Horst: I love to sunbathe.
Max: In the nude?
Horst: Of course.
Max: By the river?
Horst: That's right.
Max: And you never saw me?
Horst: Well, actually I did. I saw you by the river. You were making a fool of yourself, and I said, someday I'll be in Dachau with that man moving rocks.
- Crazy creditsThe film opens with the main credits revealing like a searchlight.
- Alternate versionsFor the U.S. release, the sex scenes were toned down from an "NC-17" rating to an "R" rated release. Both versions are available.
- SoundtracksSTREETS OF BERLIN
Written by Martin Sherman and Philip Glass
Performed by Mick Jagger, piano by Matt Clifford
Though the settings are largely historically inaccurate, they convey the mood of the era precisely.
A must see for anyone in the GLBT community or anyone with an interest in the Holocaust.
Never forget.....NEVER AGAIN!
- xanadu1961
- Feb 17, 2002
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $496,059
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $109,243
- Nov 30, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $496,059
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1