Not Quite Paradise
Synopsis
Six young volunteers from different backgrounds travel to Israel to spend a summer working on a kibbutz, a communal farm where they can find adventure, hide from their pasts or search for themselves. But when American pre-med student Mike falls for tough kibbutz woman Gila he must make the most difficult choice of his life. In a land of clashing cultures, remarkable possibilities and shocking dangers, can real love survive the most surprising challenge of them all?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Kember
- Original Score
- Gian Piero Reverberi, Rondò Veneziano
- Original Title
- Not Quite Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
Paul Kember
Gian Piero Reverberi, Rondò Veneziano
Alan Strachan
William P. Cartlidge, Lewis Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Gilbert
Director
Paul Kember
Screenplay
William P. Cartlidge
Producer
Lewis Gilbert
Producer
Alan Strachan
Editor
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Not Quite Paradise about?
Six young volunteers from different backgrounds travel to Israel to spend a summer working on a kibbutz, a communal farm where they can find adventure, hide from their pasts or search for themselves. But when American pre-med student Mike falls for tough kibbutz woman Gila he must make the most difficult choice of his life. In a land of clashing cultures, remarkable possibilities and shocking dangers, can real love survive the most surprising challenge of them all?
Who directed Not Quite Paradise?
Not Quite Paradise was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in Not Quite Paradise?
The principal cast of Not Quite Paradise includes Joanna Pacula, Sam Robards, Kevin McNally, Selina Cadell, Todd Graff.
When was Not Quite Paradise released and how long is it?
Not Quite Paradise was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Not Quite Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Not Quite Paradise was composed by Gian Piero Reverberi, Rondò Veneziano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Not Quite Paradise?
Not Quite Paradise holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).