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American Autobahn (1984)

★ 7.0/10 90 min Drama United States English
Director: Andre Degas
Streaming: Not available

Description

A German journalist on the run from mobsters in New York embarks on a road trip across the United States, picking up a female auto mechanic on the run, before his past catches up with him. Shot in 16mm by Egyptian-born director Degas using local crews, a mix of professional and amateur performers, and rural landscapes as a backdrop, this lesser-known No Wave feature comes from a school of New York independent filmmaking inspired by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Wim Wenders.

Top Cast

Jan Janelak Mary
Michael von der Goltz Otto Kruger
Jim Jarmusch
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