Sierra Leone
Originally released in 1987. Sierra Leone is a drama film. directed by Uwe Schrader. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christian Redl, Rita Russek, and Ann-Gisel Glass
Synopsis
After spending three years doing field installation work in West Africa, Fred returns home to his old neighbourhood, an industrial region on the outskirts of a major city. He is filled with confidence and optimism for a new start. He has brought home with him a pile of money that he made in Africa. But he never wrote to his wife Rita. He only wired her a money transfer every month. In the meantime, Rita has a new life that she now shares with a GI. Fred rents a room in the "Royal", a sleazy hotel. There, he meets Alma, who takes care of the rooms and the guests and who is being kept by her sugar daddy - the aging hotel director. A passionate encounter with his old girlfriend Vera, who had high hopes for the two of them at some earlier time, dissipates into a brief carnal episode
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- BR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Leone about?
After spending three years doing field installation work in West Africa, Fred returns home to his old neighbourhood, an industrial region on the outskirts of a major city. He is filled with confide...
Who directed Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone was directed by Uwe Schrader.
How long is Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Sierra Leone released?
Sierra Leone was released on September 11, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sierra Leone?
The main cast of Sierra Leone includes Christian Redl, Rita Russek, Ann-Gisel Glass, Constanze Engelbrecht, Janette Rauch.