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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.
Oct 4, 1984 · A New Yorker's life is thrown into a tailspin when his younger cousin surprise-visits him, starting a strange, unpredictable adventure. The film features a road trip across the US, a soundtrack by Screamin' Jay Hawkins, and a cast of unknown actors.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Jim Jarmusch
- 1984-10-04
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...
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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.
