Bagdad cafe / written and produced by Eleonore and Percy Adlon ; directed by Percy Adlon ; screenplay co-writer, Christopher Doherty ; a pelemele FILM GmbH production in co-operation with Pro-Ject Filmproduktion, München, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Hessischer Rundfunk.
A mysterious German woman named Jasmin comes across a dilapidated motel and diner in the American desert. The diner's owner, Brenda, is initially taken aback by Jasmin's appearance and demeanor; but eventually the women find that there is a chemistry between them. Gradually, by using their unique individual skills, Jasmin and Brenda turn the once-fledgling diner into a thriving desert oasis.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (95 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [California] : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., 2013.
- Distributor: [Los Angeles, California] : Shout! Factory, 2013.
- Copyright: ©2013
Content descriptions
General Note: | Wide screen (1.66:1). Based on a story by Percy Adlon. Originally released as a motion picture in 1987. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Bernd Heinl ; editor, Norbert Herzner ; art director, Berndt Amadeus Capra ; set decorator, Byrnadette Di Santo ; costume designer, Regine Batz, Elizabeth Warner ; music by Bob Telson ; "Calling you" song by Jevetta Steele. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Marianne Sägebrecht, CCH Pounder, Jack Palance, Christine Kaufmann, George Aquilar, Monica Calhoun, Darron Flagg, Baby Ashley, Hans Stadlbauer, G.Smokey Campbell, Alan S. Craig, Apesanahkwat, Ronald Lee Jarvis, Mark Daneri, Ray Young, Gary Lee Davis. |
Target Audience Note: | Rating: PG. |
System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.66:1 aspect ratio) presentation; Dolby digital stereo. |
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Genre: | DVD-Video discs. DVD-Video discs. Comedy films. Feature films. Drama. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Homer Public Library | DVD BAG (Text) | 000084715 | Video | Available | - |
Summary:
A mysterious German woman named Jasmin comes across a dilapidated motel and diner in the American desert. The diner's owner, Brenda, is initially taken aback by Jasmin's appearance and demeanor; but eventually the women find that there is a chemistry between them. Gradually, by using their unique individual skills, Jasmin and Brenda turn the once-fledgling diner into a thriving desert oasis.