Stranger Than Paradise (1984)
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.
Cast
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John Lurie
as Willie
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Eszter Balint
as Eva
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Richard Edson
as Eddie
- Cecillia Stark as Aunt Lotte
- Danny Rosen as Billy
-
Rammellzee
as Man with money
-
Tom DiCillo
as Airline Agent
-
Richard Boes
as Factory Worker
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Rockets Redglare
as Poker Player
- Harvey Perr as Poker Player
- Brian J. Burchill as Poker Player
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Sara Driver
as Girl with Hat
- Paul Sloane as Motel Owner
Crew
-
Jim Jarmusch
Director
-
Tom DiCillo
Director of Photography
- Melody London Editor
-
Jim Jarmusch
Editor
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John Lurie
Original Music Composer
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Sara Driver
Producer
-
Jim Jarmusch
Screenplay
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