Alice in the Cities
Originally released in 1974. Alice in the Cities is a drama film. directed by Wim Wenders.
Starring Rüdiger Vogler, Yella Rottländer, and Lisa Kreuzer
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (326 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rüdiger Vogler
as Philip Winter
Yella Rottländer
as Alice van Damm
Lisa Kreuzer
as Lisa van Damm
Edda Köchl
as Angela
Ernest Boehm
as Publisher
Sam Presti
as Car Dealer
Lois Moran
as Airport Hostess
Didi Petrikat
as Woman at Swimming Park
Hans Hirschmüller
as Police Officer
Sibylle Baier
as Woman on Ferry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Filmverlag der Autoren
- WDR
- Wim Wenders Stiftung
Frequently Asked Questions
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, encounter...
Who directed Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities was directed by Wim Wenders.
How long is Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Alice in the Cities released?
Alice in the Cities was released on May 17, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alice in the Cities?
The main cast of Alice in the Cities includes Rüdiger Vogler, Yella Rottländer, Lisa Kreuzer, Edda Köchl, Ernest Boehm.
Is Alice in the Cities worth watching?
Alice in the Cities has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 326 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.