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Movie poster: Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)
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Knockin' on Heaven's Door

1997 · 89 min Comedy Crime Action Drama
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea. Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1997
Country Germany
Genre Comedy, Crime, Action, Drama
Director Thomas Jahn
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (571 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Thomas Jahn

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Til Schweiger

Til Schweiger

Martin Brest

Jan Josef Liefers

Jan Josef Liefers

Rudi Wurlitzer

Thierry van Werveke

Thierry van Werveke

Henk

Moritz Bleibtreu

Moritz Bleibtreu

Abdul

Huub Stapel

Huub Stapel

Frankie 'Boy' Beluga

Leonard Lansink

Leonard Lansink

Schneider

Ralph Herforth

Ralph Herforth

Waiter

Cornelia Froboess

Cornelia Froboess

Martin's Mother

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

Curtiz

Christiane Paul

Christiane Paul

Boutique Saleslady

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