Stranger Than Paradise

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Stranger Than Paradise

"A new American film"

1984

1h 26m

7.2(567 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A Hungarian immigrant, his friend, and his cousin go on an unpredictable adventure across America.

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Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

John Lurie

Willie

Acting

Eszter Balint

Eva

Acting

Richard Edson

Eddie

Acting

Cecillia Stark

Aunt Lotte

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Acting

Danny Rosen

Billy

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Rammellzee

Man with money

Directing

Tom DiCillo

Airline Agent

Acting

Richard Boes

Factory Worker

Acting

Rockets Redglare

Poker Player

Acting

Harvey Perr

Poker Player

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Acting

Brian J. Burchill

Poker Player

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Directing

Sara Driver

Girl with Hat

Acting

Paul Sloane

Motel Owner

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