Bagdad Cafe

1987 · 108 min · DE · 7.2 (454 votes)

Dir. Percy Adlon · Starring Marianne Sägebrecht, CCH Pounder, Jack Palance, Christine Kaufmann, Monica Calhoun, Darron Flagg

“Off Route 66 between Vegas and nowhere a little magic's going on...”

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A German woman named Jasmin stumbles upon a dilapidated motel/diner in the middle of nowhere. Her unusual appearance and demeanor are at first suspicious to Brenda, the exasperated owner who has difficulty making ends meet. But when an unlikely magic sparks between the two women, this lonely desert outpost is transformed into a thriving and popular oasis.

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A sun-drenched, offbeat gem. It feels like a warm hug from a stranger in the middle of nowhere, filled with quiet moments of connection and unexpected joy. A truly unique and soulful experience.

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