Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Originally released in 1997. Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a comedy/crime film. directed by Thomas Jahn. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Til Schweiger, Jan Josef Liefers, and Thierry van Werveke
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (563 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Til Schweiger
as Martin Brest
Jan Josef Liefers
as Rudi Wurlitzer
Thierry van Werveke
as Henk
Moritz Bleibtreu
as Abdul
Huub Stapel
as Frankie 'Boy' Beluga
Leonard Lansink
as Schneider
Ralph Herforth
as Waiter
Cornelia Froboess
as Martin's Mother
Rutger Hauer
as Curtiz
Christiane Paul
as Boutique Saleslady
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $3,500,000
Production Companies
- Mr. Brown Entertainment
- Touchstone Pictures
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. ...
Who directed Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door was directed by Thomas Jahn.
How long is Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Knockin' on Heaven's Door released?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door was released on February 20, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
The main cast of Knockin' on Heaven's Door includes Til Schweiger, Jan Josef Liefers, Thierry van Werveke, Moritz Bleibtreu, Huub Stapel.
Is Knockin' on Heaven's Door worth watching?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 563 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.