Jimmy Orpheus
Originally released in 1966. Jimmy Orpheus is a drama film. directed by Roland Klick. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Klaus Schichan and Ortrud Beginnen
Synopsis
Jimmy Orpheus is about a young day labourer at the docks. After a crawl through the late-night bars in the St. Pauli red-light district, he meets a prostitute, for whom he risks life and limb while walking around night-time Hamburg … A love story that is as poetic as it is realistic, with Roland Klick trying out various extravagant editing and camera techniques, such as jump cuts and time-lapse shots, as well as his idea of action movies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Hanns Eckelkamp Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jimmy Orpheus about?
Jimmy Orpheus is about a young day labourer at the docks. After a crawl through the late-night bars in the St. Pauli red-light district, he meets a prostitute, for whom he risks life and limb while...
Who directed Jimmy Orpheus?
Jimmy Orpheus was directed by Roland Klick.
How long is Jimmy Orpheus?
Jimmy Orpheus has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Jimmy Orpheus released?
Jimmy Orpheus was released on October 10, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jimmy Orpheus?
The main cast of Jimmy Orpheus includes Klaus Schichan, Ortrud Beginnen.