DCSIMG
 
 

Bagdad Cafe (1987) Reviews

Bagdad Cafe (1987)
Member Rating:  
This West German film is set in the California Desert. A husband-and-wife pair of Bavarian tourists become stranded when their car breaks down; after a quarrel, the wife, Marianne Sagebrecht, gathers her luggage and stalks off. She stops at the Bagdad Cafe, a fleapit truckstop run by outspoken C.C.H. Pounder, who is also having husband problems. The Cafe has become a magnet for some of truly odd character: temperamental Hispanic cook George Aguilar, tattoo artist Christine Kaufmann, and onetime Hollywood set designer Jack Palance. Despite obvious personality differences, Sagebrecht and Pounder become friends. Bagdad Cafe was later adapted into a short-lived American sitcom starring Jean Stapleton and Whoopi Goldberg. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

 Read More


Starring:
Marianne Sägebrecht, CCH Pounder, (more)
Director(s):
Percy Adlon
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
View All Versions to rent and buy
 
 
 
 
 
 

Average Ratings

(24 member reviews)  

Member Reviews

SANDHYA P.

This movie is very difficult to categorize.But I would watch it again for its wierd characters, fantastic direction and unique story line. You keep waiting for the next wierd incident and the whacky sense of humor. If you enjoy mainsteam , fast moving cinema then stay away. There is nothing dirty and obscene about this movie, it has a childlike feel to it as I said it's very difficult to describe it, just watch it and decide for yourself. I highly recommend this movie and the mood it creates, its unique! The main song is very haunting and very well sung and sticks in your mind.

Yes   |   No


Barbara S.

Takes place in Newberry Springs, outside of Barstow, CA. I have lived in the Mohave Desert for more than 40 years. It reminds me of strange people I have met over the years.

Yes   |   No


James T.

Love Love Love this Movie!!!

Yes   |   No


Johnathan P.

i LOVED THIS MOVIE.

Yes   |   No


Nataliya and arie P.

sweet and funny

Yes   |   No


Jon D.

Takes awhile to get used to, but well worth the wait. Wonderful offbeat cast in a truly delightful little movie. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Yes   |   No


ROSE A.

There are some strange characters in this movie. But I LOVE IT. This is one of my all time favorite movies. Marianne Sägebrecht, CCH Pounder, Jack Palance characters are a little "out there" but you can't help but love them. . . And I just love the theme song to this movie. You just have to visit the "Bagdad Cafe" you won't regret it.

Yes   |   No


Sallie H.

It was most enjoyable to watch a film that was way out of the ordinary as it seems we see so much of today. Wow, what fun characters! A bit slow in the beginning, but well worth waiting for the fun to begin. Loved it!

Yes   |   No


Sharai C.

whoops..totally focused in on the PG rating and not the movie details that indicated that there would be nudity. Sooo, if you tend to avoid movies with nudity, then you'll want to skip this one!

Yes   |   No


Jody N.

I had heard good things about the movie. Unfortunately the copy I received was in German with only French and Spanish subtitles. Though I took some French and Spanish in school, I would not claim enough facility with either language to understand the movie with those subtitles. Sadly it was sent back unviewed (except the first 5-10 minutes in German.

Yes   |   No


 
 
 

BY MAIL

Monthly Subscription
 
Buy New  $7.99
 

IN-STORE

 

ON DEMAND

Blockbuster Instant Video

Watch thousands of movies instantly on your TV, tablet, mobile phone or computer with no monthly subscription. You pay only for what you watch.
 

What's Your Take?

Add to FavoritesIn Favorites  |  Share:     Email to a friendShare on FacebookShare on Twitter
    YOUR REVIEW
    WRITE A REVIEW
     
    1000 
     
    Member Reviews
    Read all (24)
     
    Craig G.

    Bagdad Cafe is a tale about a bunch of odd and diverse characters who are either secluded or stranded in the middle of nowhere. It's a nicer version of Pulp Fiction meets Wild at Heart in the way it takes its many quirky although interesting turns. Bagdad Cafe keeps you looking around the corner for the next event that occurs for odd character. In the end, Bagdad Cafe satisfies the weird sense of humor in all of us and delivers brilliant conclusions for each of the characters. It even boasts some star power (Jack Palance [City Slickers]and CCH Pounder [The Shield]. Bottom line: this little movie does big, bizarre, interesting things.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Shawn O.

    I love movies that aren't cookie-cutter. This is lovely movie with one-of-a-kind characters and setting and a bit of magic realism thrown in. I watch it every few years and it really picks me up!

    Yes   |   No

     
    David C.

    Excellent film. It has that Indie producer feel and it delivers.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Read All 24 Reviews
       

      Rating Systems

       

      Blockbuster

      Find Us Online: BLOCKBUSTER Blog - BLOCKBUSTER Widgets - BLOCKBUSTER RSS FEED - BLOCKBUSTER Facebook Page - BLOCKBUSTER Twitter Page - BLOCKBUSTER Wiki

      Email Exclusives

      BLOCKBUSTER name, design and related marks are trademarks of Blockbuster L.L.C.
        2013 Blockbuster L.L.C. All rights reserved.

      Portions of Content Provided by Rovi Corporation.   2013 Rovi Corporation.