Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 1984 · 1h 30m

Stranger Than Paradise

Stranger Than Paradise poster
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Cast
John Lurie as Willie Eszter Balint as Eva Richard Edson as Eddie Cecillia Stark as Aunt Lotte Danny Rosen as Billy Rammellzee as Man with money
Crew
Tom DiCillo — Director of Photography Jim Jarmusch — Editor Melody London — Editor John Lurie — Original Music Composer Jim Jarmusch — Screenplay Sara Driver — Producer
Tagline

A new American film

Synopsis

New York layabout Willie forms an unexpected bond with his young Hungarian cousin Eva when she pays him a surprise visit. Later, Eva moves in with their aunt in Cleveland, and Willie takes his best friend Eddie to see her—a visit that culminates in a strange, eventful trip to Florida.

Trailer Stranger Than Paradise — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
betfloridanew york cityimmigrantfriendshipcard gamehorse racehungaryamerican dreamroad moviecleveland, ohio
Key Collaborators
Jim Jarmusch Director Tom DiCillo Director of Photography Jim Jarmusch Editor Melody London Editor John Lurie Original Music Composer Jim Jarmusch Screenplay Sara Driver Producer
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