Strangers in Paradise (1984 film)

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.

Strangers in Paradise
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Directed byUlli Lommel
Written by
Produced by
  • David Dubay
  • Ulli Lommel
Starring
  • Ulli Lommel
  • Suzanna Love
CinematographyJürg Walther
Edited byRon Norman
Music byWilliam Pettyjohn
Production
company
New West Films[1][2]
Running time
84 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

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  • 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

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Filming 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

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  1. ^ Mannikka, Eleanor. "Strangers in Paradise". AllMovie. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Strangers in Paradise". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "Strangers in Paradise". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Strangers in Paradise". Encyclopedia.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Homes with a definite appeal for movies". Los Angeles Times. August 6, 1983. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
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