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Bagdad Cafe

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Bagdad Cafe (1988)

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Reviews Counted: 15

Fresh: 14

Rotten:1

Average Rating: 7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: It's just a greasy spoon and a rusty gas pump in the middle of the Mojave Desert, but to a mysterious, stranded Bavarian woman and a few mismatched regulars, the Bagdad Cafe becomes a magical piece of paradise. Academy Award Nominations:... It's just a greasy spoon and a rusty gas pump in the middle of the Mojave Desert, but to a mysterious, stranded Bavarian woman and a few mismatched regulars, the Bagdad Cafe becomes a magical piece of paradise. Academy Award Nominations: Best Song ("Calling You"). [More]

Starring: Marianne Sagebrecht, Jack Palance, Monica Calhoun, CCH Pounder

Starring: Marianne Sagebrecht, Jack Palance, Monica Calhoun, CCH Pounder

Director: Percy Adlon

Director: Percy Adlon

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Release:

Jul 24, 2001

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Stereo - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer

Reviews for Bagdad Cafe

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This 20-year-old film reminds us of a time before independent movies became the formulaic fare they often are these days.

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02/14/07
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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07/30/05
Andy Klein
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Quirky but slow-paced character story.

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10/08/04
Robin Clifford
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An exotic celebration of the beauty of human personality and friendship.

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08/28/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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08/01/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
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Philip Martin
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