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Alice in the Cities (1974)

Movie ★ 7.7 110 min

Drama

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.

Wim Wenders Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 17, 1974
Runtime
110 min
IMDb
tt0069687
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Studio
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Themes

Cast

Rüdiger Vogler Rüdiger Vogler Philip Winter Yella Rottländer Yella Rottländer Alice van Damm Lisa Kreuzer Lisa Kreuzer Lisa van Damm Edda Köchl Edda Köchl Angela Ernest Boehm Publisher Sam Presti Car Dealer Lois Moran Lois Moran Airport Hostess Didi Petrikat Woman at Swimming Park Hans Hirschmüller Hans Hirschmüller Police Officer Sibylle Baier Woman on Ferry Mirko Boy Singing Next to Jukebox Chuck Berry Chuck Berry Chuck Berry (archive footage) (uncredited) Julia Baier Young Girl on Ferry (uncredited) Peter Genée Man in NY Airport / Man on Amsterdam Tour Boat (uncredited) Peter Handke Man at Chuck Berry Concert (uncredited) Jane Jarvis Organist at Shea Stadium (uncredited) Micky Kley Woman Behind Philip and Alice on Plane (uncredited) Martin Müller Man on Empire State Building Roof (uncredited)

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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, 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.
Who directed Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities stars Rüdiger Vogler, Yella Rottländer, Lisa Kreuzer, Edda Köchl.
When was Alice in the Cities released?
Alice in the Cities is a 1974 drama film.
Where can I watch Alice in the Cities?
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