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Stranger Than Paradise is a 1984 American black-and-white absurdist deadpan comedy film directed, co-written and co-edited by Jim Jarmusch, and starring jazz musician John Lurie, former Sonic Youth drummer-turned-actor Richard Edson, and Hungarian-born actress and violinist Eszter Balint.
- John Lurie
- Sara Driver
- October 1, 1984
Oct 4, 1984 · A New York hipster and his cousin from Budapest embark on a road trip across America, encountering various adventures and misfortunes. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this 1984 independent film.
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- Jim Jarmusch
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- Comedy, Drama
A 1984 indie comedy about a Hungarian immigrant and his cousin in New York. The film uses long takes, deadpan humor and a road trip to explore the American Dream and its disillusionment.
A black-and-white film about a Hungarian cousin's visit to New York and Florida, directed by Jim Jarmusch in 1984. The film features deadpan humor, minimalist style, and a soundtrack by John Lurie.
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A striking debut for director Jim Jarmusch, Stranger than Paradise is an effortlessly cool exploration of finding meaning in the mundane. New York City layabout Willie (John Lurie) and his dopey ...
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- Jim Jarmusch
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- John Lurie
Summaries. A New Yorker's life is thrown into a tailspin when his younger cousin surprise-visits him, starting a strange, unpredictable adventure. A self-styled New York hipster is paid a surprise visit by his younger cousin from Budapest. From initial hostility and indifference a small degree of affection grows between the two.
A black-and-white film about a Hungarian émigré and his cousin drifting across America, Stranger Than Paradise is a deadpan comedy and a minimalist masterpiece by Jim Jarmusch. Watch the trailer and sign up for The Criterion Channel to stream the film online.
