Strangers in Paradise is a 1984 American comedic science fiction musical film[3] co-written, directed by, and starring Ulli Lommel.[4] Its plot follows mesmerist Jonathan Sage, a Adolf Hitler-lookalike who survives Nazi Germany by being cryogenically preserved, only to be thawed by fascist Americans who attempt to use him to rid their community of homosexuals, free-thinkers, and other "radicals". The film was co-written by Lommel's wife, Suzanna Love, who also appears in the film as a punk singer.
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| Directed by | Ulli Lommel |
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| Cinematography | Jürg Walther |
| Edited by | Ron Norman |
| Music by | William Pettyjohn |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Ulli Lommel as Jonathan Sage / Hitler
- Ken Letner as Staggers
- Thom Jones as Larry Larkin
- Cliff Brisbois as Ratcliffe
- Paul Murray as Dr. Tulip
- Gloria McCord as Irma
- Ann Price as Anita
- Bette Chapel as Helen
- Evakay Favia as Roxanne
- Richard Green as M.C.
- Suzanna Love as Sukey
Production
editFilming took place near Upland, California, in the summer of 1983.[5] Additional photography occurred at Mt. Baldy Lodge and other locales in Rancho Cucamonga, California.[5]
References
edit- ^ Mannikka, Eleanor. "Strangers in Paradise". AllMovie. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023.
- ^ "Strangers in Paradise". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023.
- ^ "Strangers in Paradise". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023.
- ^ "Strangers in Paradise". Encyclopedia.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Homes with a definite appeal for movies". Los Angeles Times. August 6, 1983. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.