Stranger Than Paradise (1984)

  • R
  • 09/29/1984 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 29m

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.

Jim Jarmusch

Director, Screenplay

Cast

John Lurie's headshot

John Lurie

Willie
Eszter Balint's headshot

Eszter Balint

Eva
Richard Edson's headshot

Richard Edson

Eddie
Cecillia Stark's headshot

Cecillia Stark

Aunt Lotte
Danny Rosen's headshot

Danny Rosen

Billy
Rammellzee's headshot

Rammellzee

Man with money
Tom DiCillo's headshot

Tom DiCillo

Airline Agent
Richard Boes's headshot

Richard Boes

Factory Worker

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