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Stranger Than Paradise(1984)
Status: Released
Date: 1984-10-01
72%
606 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
A new American film
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.
Languages: English, Hungarian.
Countries:
United States of America,
Germany
Budget: $100,000.00
Revenue: $2,436,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Cinesthesia Productions
Grokenberger Film Produktion
Movie: Stranger Than Paradise
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Lurie
Willie
Eszter Balint
Eva
Richard Edson
Eddie
Rammellzee
Man with money
Tom DiCillo
Airline Agent
Richard Boes
Factory Worker
Rockets Redglare
Poker Player
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