Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)
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.
Cast
- Til Schweiger - Martin Brest
- Jan Josef Liefers - Rudi Wurlitzer
- Thierry van Werveke - Henk
- Moritz Bleibtreu - Abdul
- Huub Stapel - Frankie 'Boy' Beluga
- Leonard Lansink - Schneider
- Ralph Herforth - Waiter
- Cornelia Froboess - Martin's Mother
- Rutger Hauer - Curtiz
- Christiane Paul - Boutique Saleslady
Screenplay
Themes
Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
dying and death, friendship, police, car race, brain tumor, ocean, money delivery, brothel, hostage situation, road movie, aftercreditsstinger, brothel madam, gangster comedy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Knockin' on Heaven's Door about?
- 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.
- Who directed Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door was directed by Thomas Jahn.
- Who stars in Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door stars Til Schweiger, Jan Josef Liefers, Thierry van Werveke, Moritz Bleibtreu, Huub Stapel, Leonard Lansink.
- How long is Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a Comedy, Crime, Action, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door has a Filmori rating of 3.0/5 based on 2 ratings.
- What is the budget of Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door had a budget of $4M.
- Where was Knockin' on Heaven's Door produced?
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
- The themes of Knockin' on Heaven's Door include: Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Friendship and Bonds.