Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)
Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a 1997 German-language comedy movie directed by Thomas Jahn, with a running time of 1h 29m. It stars Til Schweiger, Jan Josef Liefers and Thierry van Werveke.
Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea. Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box.
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What is Knockin' on Heaven's Door about?
Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea. Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box.
When was Knockin' on Heaven's Door released?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door was released on 20 February 1997.
How long is Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door runs 1h 29m.
Who made Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door was directed by Thomas Jahn.
Where can I watch Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door is available on Amazon Video.
Where to watch Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Til Schweiger as Martin Brest
- Jan Josef Liefers as Rudi Wurlitzer
- Thierry van Werveke as Henk
- Moritz Bleibtreu as Abdul
- Huub Stapel as Frankie 'Boy' Beluga
- Leonard Lansink as Schneider
- Ralph Herforth as Waiter
- Cornelia Froboess as Martin's Mother
- Rutger Hauer as Curtiz
- Christiane Paul as Boutique Saleslady
- Hannes Jaenicke as Police Officer
- Markus Knüfken as Police Officer