Short Letter to the Long Goodbye
Der kurze Brief zum langen Abschied
Synopsis
A young German man who has just arrived in America, hopes to get over the collapse of his marriage. However, he soon discovers that his ex-wife is pursuing him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival, Section "German Films '78"
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Vesely
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Vesely, Peter Handke
- Original Score
- Brian Eno
- Original Title
- Der kurze Brief zum langen Abschied
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Intertel Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Vesely
Herbert Vesely, Peter Handke
Brian Eno
Christa Pohland
Jörn Schröder, Willi Segler
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Vesely
Writer
Jörn Schröder
Producer
Leo Tichat
Production Design
Herbert Vesely
Director
Leo Tichat
Costume Design
Willi Segler
Producer
Christa Pohland
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Short Letter to the Long Goodbye
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What is Short Letter to the Long Goodbye about?
A young German man who has just arrived in America, hopes to get over the collapse of his marriage. However, he soon discovers that his ex-wife is pursuing him.
Who directed Short Letter to the Long Goodbye?
Short Letter to the Long Goodbye was directed by Herbert Vesely.
Who stars in Short Letter to the Long Goodbye?
The principal cast of Short Letter to the Long Goodbye includes Geraldine Chaplin, Thomas Astan, Alexandra Hay, Elisabeth Schwenicke, Miguel Canteras.
When was Short Letter to the Long Goodbye released and how long is it?
Short Letter to the Long Goodbye was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Short Letter to the Long Goodbye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Short Letter to the Long Goodbye was composed by Brian Eno.
Is Short Letter to the Long Goodbye based on a book or true story?
Short Letter to the Long Goodbye is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Handke".