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Adam Wants to Be a Man

1960 · 83 min Drama
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

In a pre-WWII Lithuanian town, occupied with unemployed workers and crooks of various kinds, lives Adam, a naive young man with no job and a lot of dreams. His closest friend is the Captain, an old sea wolf with many tales to tell about Singapore, Hawaii and other equally exotic and sunny places. Inspired by his stories, Adam manages to get a job in an emigration bureau and starts saving for his ticket to leave abroad.

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Original Title Adomas nori būti žmogumi
Year 1960
Country Soviet Union
Genre Drama
Director Vytautas Žalakevičius
Runtime 83 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (8 votes)

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Adam Wants to Be a Man has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1960. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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