Alice in the Cities
Alice in den Städten
Synopsis
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.
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Alice in the Cities - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-21
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Rüdiger Vogler
Philip Winter
Yella Rottländer
Alice van Damm
Lisa Kreuzer
Lisa van Damm
Edda Köchl
Angela
Ernest Boehm
Publisher
Sam Presti
Car Dealer
Lois Moran
Airport Hostess
Didi Petrikat
Woman at Swimming Park
Hans Hirschmüller
Police Officer
Sibylle Baier
Woman on Ferry
Mirko
Boy Singing Next to Jukebox
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry (archive footage) (uncredited)
Julia Baier
Young Girl on Ferry (uncredited)
Peter Genée
Man in NY Airport / Man on Amsterdam Tour Boat (uncredited)
Peter Handke
Man at Chuck Berry Concert (uncredited)
Jane Jarvis
Organist at Shea Stadium (uncredited)
Micky Kley
Woman Behind Philip and Alice on Plane (uncredited)
Martin Müller
Man on Empire State Building Roof (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Screenplay & Story
- Wim Wenders, Veith von Fürstenberg
- Original Score
- Irmin Schmidt
- Original Title
- Alice in den Städten
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Filmverlag der Autoren, WDR, Wim Wenders Stiftung
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wim Wenders
Wim Wenders, Veith von Fürstenberg
Irmin Schmidt
Robby Müller
Peter Przygodda
Joachim von Mengershausen, Wim Wenders
Department Leadership Roster
Wim Wenders
Director
Wim Wenders
Screenplay
Veith von Fürstenberg
Screenplay
Joachim von Mengershausen
Producer
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
Peter Przygodda
Editor
Wim Wenders
Producer
Irmin Schmidt
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alice in the Cities
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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.
Who directed Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in Alice in the Cities?
The principal cast of Alice in the Cities includes Rüdiger Vogler, Yella Rottländer, Lisa Kreuzer, Edda Köchl, Ernest Boehm.
When was Alice in the Cities released and how long is it?
Alice in the Cities was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Alice in the Cities?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alice in the Cities was composed by Irmin Schmidt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).