Alabama (2000 Light Years) movie poster

Alabama (2000 Light Years)

January 30, 1969 0h 22m 5.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1969. Alabama (2000 Light Years) is a crime/drama film. directed by Wim Wenders. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Werner Schroeter, King Ampaw, and Norbert Losch

Synopsis

"The film starts with a shot of a cassette recorder, and it has a juke box in it. There’s always music in it. When I was asked by some critics at a festival press conference what the film was all about, I said 'it’s about the song All Along The Watchtower, and the film is about what happens and what changes depending on whether the song is sung by Bob Dylan or by Jimi Hendrix.'" Well, both versions of the song appear in the film, and everybody thought I was pretty arrogant to explain the story this way. But the film really is about the difference between the Dylan version of All Along the Watchtower, and the Jimi Hendrix Version. One is at the beginning and one is at the end." – Wim Wenders

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 30, 1969 57 years ago
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Runtime 0h 22m 22 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Production Companies

  • Wim Wenders Stiftung
  • Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alabama (2000 Light Years) about?

"The film starts with a shot of a cassette recorder, and it has a juke box in it. There’s always music in it. When I was asked by some critics at a festival press conference what the film was all...

Who directed Alabama (2000 Light Years)?

Alabama (2000 Light Years) was directed by Wim Wenders.

How long is Alabama (2000 Light Years)?

Alabama (2000 Light Years) has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).

When was Alabama (2000 Light Years) released?

Alabama (2000 Light Years) was released on January 30, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Alabama (2000 Light Years)?

The main cast of Alabama (2000 Light Years) includes Werner Schroeter, King Ampaw, Norbert Losch, Paul Lys, Peter Kaiser.