Flaming Hearts movie poster

Flaming Hearts

April 14, 1978 5.0/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1978. Flaming Hearts is a drama film. directed by Rolf Bührmann.

Starring Peter Kern, Barbara Valentin, and Enzi Fuchs

Synopsis

When Peter Huber the proprietor of a Bavarian corner newsstand, wins a free trip to New York City in a magazine contest, he is overjoyed. Filled with romantic ideas from the movies, his actual encounter with the gritty realities of the Big Apple are sobering. Nonetheless, he is in for the adventure of his life. First, he meets Karola Faber, the German wife of a U.S. G.I. who has found life in the States not all it's cracked up to be: she has left her husband and makes her living through prostitution. Peter and Karola visit the local German emigré community's Oktoberfest, and win the festival's King and Queen crown. Their prize is a cow, which accompanies them on their further journeys in New York City.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 14, 1978 47 years ago
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Filmverlag der Autoren

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flaming Hearts about?

When Peter Huber the proprietor of a Bavarian corner newsstand, wins a free trip to New York City in a magazine contest, he is overjoyed. Filled with romantic ideas from the movies, his actual enco...

Who directed Flaming Hearts?

Flaming Hearts was directed by Rolf Bührmann.

When was Flaming Hearts released?

Flaming Hearts was released on April 14, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Flaming Hearts?

The main cast of Flaming Hearts includes Peter Kern, Barbara Valentin, Enzi Fuchs, Katja Rupé, Armin Meier.