April 1957: Rational engineer Faber's plane crashes in Mexico, where he learns that he became a father in 1938. He takes a ship from NYC to France and meets cute, young Sabeth. Is it fate?

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Credits

Crew

DirectorVolker Schlöndorff

WriterRudy Wurlitzer, Volker Schlöndorff

CinematographerGiorgos Arvanitis,

Pierre Lhomme

ComposerStanley Myers

EditorDagmar Hirtz

ProducerEberhard Junkersdorf

Cast

Sam Shepardas Walter Faber

Julie Delpyas Sabeth

Barbara Sukowaas Hannah

Traci Lindas Charlene

Deborra-Lee Furnessas Ivy

Dieter Kirchlechneras Herbert Hencke

August Zirneras Joachim Hencke

Thomas Heinzeas Kurt

Bill Dunnas Lewin

Peter Berlingas Baptist

Lorna Farraras Arlette

Kathleen Matiezenas Lady Stenographer

Lou Cutellas New York Doorman

Charley Haywardas Joe

Wynn Irwinas Dick

James Mathersas Pilot

Perla Walteras Restroom Attendant

Roland De Chandenayas UNESCO Delegate

Jacques Martialas African Unesco

Brigitte Catillonas Marianne

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The Tin Drum1979

Both directed by Volker Schlöndorff

Or

The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum1975Both directed by Volker Schlöndorff
Young Törless1966Both directed by Volker Schlöndorff