Forever, Lulu
“2 outrageous women are turning New York City upside-down!”
Synopsis
When Elaine, an adventurous young woman from Germany, arrives in New York City, she sets out to be a famous writer. After a brief stint at a mundane job, Elaine falls on hard times and also becomes intrigued by a mysterious stranger named Lulu. Before long, Elaine gets roped into situations involving theft, murder and the mob. Can the beleaguered expatriate with big dreams turn her life around and steer clear of crime and chaos?
Top Cast
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Hanna Schygulla
Elaine
Debbie Harry
Lulu
Alec Baldwin
Buck
Annie Golden
Diana
Paul Gleason
Robert
Ruth Westheimer
Self
Raymond Serra
Alphonse
George Kyle
Pepe
Harold Guskin
Archie
Bill Corsair
Blackmailer
Jonathan Freeman
Don
Amos Kollek
Larry
Charles Ludlam
Harvey
Kathleen Gati
Lisa
Beatrice Pons
Fortune Teller
Sally-Jane Heit
Martha
Helen Lloyd Breed
Landlady
Justine Johnston
Judith Cabot
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amos Kollek
- Screenplay & Story
- Amos Kollek
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- Forever, Lulu
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Lulu Productions, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amos Kollek
Amos Kollek
Paul Chihara
Lisa Rinzler
Jay Freund
Michael Steinhardt, Amos Kollek
Department Leadership Roster
Amos Kollek
Director
Erik Koniger
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
Candace Clements
Costume Design
Stephen McCabe
Production Design
Jay Freund
Editor
Lisa Rinzler
Director of Photography
Amos Kollek
Writer
Amos Kollek
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forever, Lulu
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What is Forever, Lulu about?
When Elaine, an adventurous young woman from Germany, arrives in New York City, she sets out to be a famous writer. After a brief stint at a mundane job, Elaine falls on hard times and also becomes intrigued by a mysterious stranger named Lulu. Before long, Elaine gets roped into situations involving theft, murder and the mob. Can the beleaguered expatriate with big dreams turn her life around and steer clear of crime and chaos?
Who directed Forever, Lulu?
Forever, Lulu was directed by Amos Kollek.
Who stars in Forever, Lulu?
The principal cast of Forever, Lulu includes Hanna Schygulla, Debbie Harry, Alec Baldwin, Annie Golden, Paul Gleason.
When was Forever, Lulu released and how long is it?
Forever, Lulu was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Forever, Lulu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forever, Lulu was composed by Paul Chihara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forever, Lulu?
Forever, Lulu holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).