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Stranger Than Paradise

Stranger Than Paradise

A new American film

19847.11h 29m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jim Jarmusch
Written by Jim Jarmusch, John Lurie
Produced by Sara Driver
Box OfficeBudget: $100KRevenue: $2.4M

Top Cast

John Lurie

John Lurie

Willie

Eszter Balint

Eszter Balint

Eva

Richard Edson

Richard Edson

Eddie

C

Cecillia Stark

Aunt Lotte

D

Danny Rosen

Billy

Rammellzee

Rammellzee

Man with money

Tom DiCillo

Tom DiCillo

Airline Agent

Richard Boes

Richard Boes

Factory Worker

Rockets Redglare

Rockets Redglare

Poker Player

H

Harvey Perr

Poker Player

Themes & Keywords

betfloridanew york cityimmigrantfriendshipcard gamehorse racehungaryamerican dreamroad moviecleveland, ohio

About Stranger Than Paradise

Stranger Than Paradise is a comedy, drama film released in 1984 exploring themes of bet, florida, new york city, immigrant, friendship, card game. Directed by Jim Jarmusch, it stars John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson. 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.

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