A lonely German woman ends up in the most desolate motel on Earth and decides to make it brighter.
Director:
Percy Adlon
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Marianne Sägebrecht | ... | Jasmin Münchgstettner | |
| CCH Pounder | ... | Brenda | |
| Jack Palance | ... | Rudi Cox | |
| Christine Kaufmann | ... | Debby | |
| Monica Calhoun | ... | Phyllis | |
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Darron Flagg | ... | Salomo |
| George Aguilar | ... | Cahuenga | |
| G. Smokey Campbell | ... | Sal | |
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Hans Stadlbauer | ... | Münchgstettner |
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Alan S. Craig | ... | Eric |
| Apesanahkwat | ... | Sheriff Arnie | |
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Ronald Lee Jarvis | ... | Trucker Ron |
| Mark Daneri | ... | Trucker Mark | |
| Ray Young | ... | Trucker Ray | |
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Gary Lee Davis | ... | Trucker Gary |
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Out of Rosenheim (Bagdad Café) is a look into the lives (and minds) of some people we all have encountered, but few of us ever get to know. This film (a 'fish out odd water'-type tale) shows how one person can affect a disparate community. The Adlons express the view that change and "magic" comes from hard work and mutual understanding/acceptance. A well-crafted view of the lives of people everywhere and the difficulties we all can face. A whimsical story, lovingly shot by people who - unfamiliar with what others too often ignore give this arid area - the bleak, and arrid South West, an almost fairytale-like beauty. Written by The Kid in Bellevue
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Off Route 66 between Vegas and nowhere a little magic's going on... See more »Parents Guide:
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except "Zweifach" (OTTO EBNER), "C-Major Prelude From The Well Tempered Clavier" (Johann Sebastian Bach)
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When Brenda is on a rant in the parking lot of the motel, she exits the scene to the left and then reenters to the right having walked through the fourth wall behind the camera. See more »Goofs
Christine Kaufmann's character's, the tattoo artist, name is spelled Debby in the film credits but the sign outside her shop spells her name Debbie. See more »Alternate Versions
The soundtrack album (click the Soundtrack icon for info) contains a track with Percy Adlon, the director, narrating the story of the film. The scenes missing in the US version are described here. See more »Soundtracks
All songs written by Bob Telsonexcept "Zweifach" (OTTO EBNER), "C-Major Prelude From The Well Tempered Clavier" (Johann Sebastian Bach)
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Country:
West GermanyRelease Date:
22 April 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Gross USA:
$3,587,303Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$3,696,134Company Credits
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Bagdad Cafe has been one of my favorite films since I first saw it back in the late '80s. Like so many others who have commented on this film before me, as the film began, I too wondered how long I was going to last while I watched its very strange opening sequence. But, I stayed with it and by the end, was so taken by the characters and locale of this film that I immediately added it to my library and have watched it at least once a year ever since. Watching it is now like visiting old friends once again. One person commented below that they wished Bagdad Cafe really existed. While the characters in Bagdad Cafe may be fictional, the cafe really does exist. It is located in Newberry Springs, CA, about 20 miles east of the desert town of Barstow. Though it was originally called The Sidewinder Cafe, due to the following of this film, it is now called Badgad Cafe. I have had lunch there several times and each visit is a completely surreal experience. The cafe looks much the same as it did in the film and you can sit at the table right by the door where Jasmine used to sit and have her coffee. If you're ever passing by on Interstate 40, don't forget to visit. In the meantime, check out this special film. The memorable performances will keep you involved, even if the first 30 minutes have you wondering what and why you are watching, but hang in there. You won't be disappointed.