Alice in the Cities (1974)
Original title: Alice in den Städten
Alice in the Cities is a 1974 German-language drama movie directed by Wim Wenders, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Rüdiger Vogler, Yella Rottländer and Lisa Kreuzer.
German journalist Philip Winter has a case of writer’s block when trying to write an article about the United States. He decides to return to Germany, and while trying to book a flight, encounters a German woman and her nine year old daughter Alice doing the same. The three become friends (almost out of necessity) and while the mother asks Winter to mind Alice temporarily, it quickly becomes apparent that Alice will be his responsibility for longer than he expected.
Quick answers
What is Alice in the Cities about?
German journalist Philip Winter has a case of writer’s block when trying to write an article about the United States. He decides to return to Germany, and while trying to book a flight, encounters a German woman and her nine year old daughter Alice doing the same. The three become friends (almost out of necessity) and while the mother asks Winter to mind Alice temporarily, it quickly becomes apparent that Alice will be his responsibility for longer than he expected.
When was Alice in the Cities released?
Alice in the Cities was released on 17 May 1974.
How long is Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities runs 1h 50m.
Who made Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities was directed by Wim Wenders.
Where can I watch Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Alice in the Cities
Stream: Criterion Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Official site
http://www.wim-wenders.com/movies/movies_spec/aliceinthecities/aliceinthecities.htm
Cast
- Rüdiger Vogler as Philip Winter
- Yella Rottländer as Alice van Damm
- Lisa Kreuzer as Lisa van Damm
- Edda Köchl as Angela
- Ernest Boehm as Publisher
- Sam Presti as Car Dealer
- Lois Moran as Airport Hostess
- Didi Petrikat as Woman at Swimming Park
- Hans Hirschmüller as Police Officer
- Sibylle Baier as Woman on Ferry
- Mirko as Boy Singing Next to Jukebox
- Chuck Berry as Chuck Berry (archive footage) (uncredited)