Paradise
Paradies
Synopsis
Viktor and Angelika are a straight couple. He is a professor of veterinary science and she has studied art history. Both are more interested in their hobbies and professions than in each other; also, Viktor isn't terribly interested in satisfying his wife anymore. Their upright relationship changes dramatically when Viktor gets to know Lotte, a former school friend of Angelika's. Back in school, Lotte would have done anything for Angelika.
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Heiner Lauterbach
Viktor
Katharina Thalbach
Lotte
Sunnyi Melles
Angelika
Hanne Wieder
Ruth
Brigitte Janner
Detektivin (Detective)
Ulrike Kriener
Hure (Hooker)
Katja Flint
Verkaeuferin (Seller)
Michael Klemm
Museumswaerter (Museum Attendent)
Danny Krausz
1. Zuhaelter (Pimp #1)
Gerd Huber
Kartenverkaeufer (Ticketseller)
Werner-Albert Püthe
Bankangestellter (Bank Employee) (as Werner A. Püthe)
Werner Vogel
Taxifahrer (Cabdriver)
Jens Mordass
2. Zuhaelter (Pimp #2)
Barbara Winter
Krankenschwester (Nurse)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doris Dörrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Dörrie
- Original Score
- Claus Bantzer
- Original Title
- Paradies
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Delta film, h.j. seybusch, WDR, Road Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doris Dörrie
Doris Dörrie
Claus Bantzer
Helge Weindler
Raimund Barthelmes
Martin Wiebel, Chris Sievernich, Richard Claus
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Wiebel
Producer
Siegbert Kammerer
Costume Design
Doris Dörrie
Director
Chris Sievernich
Producer
Richard Claus
Producer
Raimund Barthelmes
Editor
Doris Dörrie
Writer
Jörg Neumann
Production Design
Claus Bantzer
Original Music Composer
Helge Weindler
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paradise about?
Viktor and Angelika are a straight couple. He is a professor of veterinary science and she has studied art history. Both are more interested in their hobbies and professions than in each other; also, Viktor isn't terribly interested in satisfying his wife anymore. Their upright relationship changes dramatically when Viktor gets to know Lotte, a former school friend of Angelika's. Back in school, Lotte would have done anything for Angelika.
Who directed Paradise?
Paradise was directed by Doris Dörrie.
Who stars in Paradise?
The principal cast of Paradise includes Heiner Lauterbach, Katharina Thalbach, Sunnyi Melles, Hanne Wieder, Brigitte Janner.
When was Paradise released and how long is it?
Paradise was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paradise was composed by Claus Bantzer.