Desperado City
Synopsis
Skoda is the son of a wealthy, overbearing banker and rather than put up with his father to keep a privileged lifestyle, he has chosen to ditch the relationship and drive a taxi for a living. The film follows Skoda on his nightly rides through the city, and though different characters come and go, Skoda meets a kindred spirit in the form of a teenage woman who finds her own home life equally difficult to shoulder. The two young people are gradually attracted to each other, and they end up one night in Skoda's room together. At that moment, the older woman that Skoda had been involved with opens the door and discovers his infidelity. Skoda is living in her house and driving the taxi she gave him -- her commitment was abundantly clear from the beginning. Pushed over the edge, the older woman commits suicide -- and Skoda is blamed for her death by her ex-husband. He swears to avenge her, and the hunt for Skoda begins.
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Siemen Rühaak
Skoda
Beate Finckh
Liane
Vera Tschechowa
Hilke
Karin Baal
Eva Buchholz
Witta Pohl
Gertrud
Domenica Niehoff
Titten-Ilse
Vadim Glowna
Paul
Heinz Domez
Kurt
Irmgard Veithen
Blondie
Rosemarie Heinikel
Rita
Caroline Haggerty
Mona
Stanley Walden
Stanley
Harry Kuznia
Walter
Peter Nusser
Ekke
Heino Lucht
Berni
Hanno Thurau
Heinz
Senta Sommerfeld
Frau Hölermann
Uwe Hacker
Pawnbroker
Release History & Theatrical Window
München, Leopold 2
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vadim Glowna
- Screenplay & Story
- Vadim Glowna
- Original Score
- Stanley Walden
- Original Title
- Desperado City
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Atossa Film Produktion, Kuratorium Junger Deutscher Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vadim Glowna
Vadim Glowna
Stanley Walden
Thomas Mauch
Helga Borsche
Vadim Glowna, Vera Tschechowa
Department Leadership Roster
Vadim Glowna
Director
Thomas Mauch
Director of Photography
Helga Borsche
Editor
Stanley Walden
Original Music Composer
Wolfgang J. Rux
Production Design
Vadim Glowna
Writer
Vadim Glowna
Producer
Vera Tschechowa
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperado City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperado City about?
Skoda is the son of a wealthy, overbearing banker and rather than put up with his father to keep a privileged lifestyle, he has chosen to ditch the relationship and drive a taxi for a living. The film follows Skoda on his nightly rides through the city, and though different characters come and go, Skoda meets a kindred spirit in the form of a teenage woman who finds her own home life equally difficult to shoulder. The two young people are gradually attracted to each other, and they end up one night in Skoda's room together. At that moment, the older woman that Skoda had been involved with opens the door and discovers his infidelity. Skoda is living in her house and driving the taxi she gave him -- her commitment was abundantly clear from the beginning. Pushed over the edge, the older woman commits suicide -- and Skoda is blamed for her death by her ex-husband. He swears to avenge her, and the hunt for Skoda begins.
Who directed Desperado City?
Desperado City was directed by Vadim Glowna.
Who stars in Desperado City?
The principal cast of Desperado City includes Siemen Rühaak, Beate Finckh, Vera Tschechowa, Karin Baal, Witta Pohl.
When was Desperado City released and how long is it?
Desperado City was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Desperado City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desperado City was composed by Stanley Walden.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desperado City?
Desperado City holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).