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A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his wife and son four years before... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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Sam Berry ...
Gas Station Attendant
Bernhard Wicki ...
Doctor Ulmer
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Anne Henderson (as Aurore Clement)
Claresie Mobley ...
Car Rental Clerk
Hunter Carson ...
Hunter Henderson
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Woman on TV (as Viva Auder)
Socorro Valdez ...
Carmelita
Edward Fayton ...
Hunter's Friend
Justin Hogg ...
Hunter - Age 3
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Screaming Man
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'Slater'
Jeni Vici ...
'Stretch'
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Storyline

A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his wife and son four years before. As his memory returns, he makes contact with various people from his past. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>

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A place for dreams. A place for heartbreak. A place to pick up the pieces. See more »

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Drama

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

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19 September 1984 (France)  »

Also Known As:

La búsqueda  »

Box Office

Budget:

£1,162,000 (estimated)

Gross:

SEK 4,810,795 (Sweden)
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1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Composer Ry Cooder recreated blues guitarist Blind Willie Johnson's 1927 tune "Dark Was the Night" as the centerpiece of his Paris, Texas soundtrack. See more »

Goofs

Since Travis and Hunter are driving from L.A. to Houston, they would take I-10 going from west to east. When they arrive in Houston, the view of downtown is from I-45, which runs north/south from Dallas to Galveston. See more »

Quotes

Walt: We live in the suburbs, but I've got my business in town
Travis: Oh yeah? What's your business?
Walt: I make billboard signs for advertising.
Travis: Oh yeah? So *you*'re the one who makes those signs, I love those. Some of them are beautiful.
Walt: I'm not the only one who makes them, Trav.
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Slow paced film of cinematic excellence
11 May 2004 | by (Bethlehem, PA) – See all my reviews

This film is a classic in my opinion. The story is very strongly influenced by its writer's, Sam Shepard, exploration of the human condition. The film is not for everyone. Wim Wenders paces the storyline accordingly to the psyche and struggle of the main character, and the concept of searching for answers to his natural state of mind by returning to the place of his conception is a well thought out and intriguing premise for this film.

I have seen this film more than seven times, and love the slow pace because it allows me to be drawn into that world completely and really have the chance to get to know each character. Recommended to anyone with an interest in psychology, cinematography, Sam Shepard's style of story-telling, and movies that walk to their own beat. Natascha Kinski and Stanton are excellent.

I give it 8 stars (9 if they would release it letterboxed on DVD)


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