Via Appia
"A controversial movie about Brazil's seedy underworld"
Originally released in 1990. Via Appia is a adventure/drama film. directed by Jochen Hick.
Starring Peter Senner, Guilherme de Pádua, and Yves Jansen
Synopsis
Frank, a HIV infected former Lufthansa steward, goes back to Rio from Germany with a film crew to look for Mario, a young man with whom he had a one night stand. Before Mario departed the morning after, he left a message scrawled in soap on the bathroom mirror: 'Welcome to the AIDS club'. Frank and his director hire a fast talking hustler named José (Guilherme di Padua) to help them to find Mario who seems alway to have just left whenever they arrive. Via Appia is the nickname of a Rio district where male prostitutes hang out...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
3.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- freihändler filmproduktion
- Galeria Alaska Productions
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Via Appia about?
Frank, a HIV infected former Lufthansa steward, goes back to Rio from Germany with a film crew to look for Mario, a young man with whom he had a one night stand. Before Mario departed the morning a...
Who directed Via Appia?
Via Appia was directed by Jochen Hick.
How long is Via Appia?
Via Appia has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Via Appia released?
Via Appia was released on September 1, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Via Appia?
The main cast of Via Appia includes Peter Senner, Guilherme de Pádua, Yves Jansen, Margarita Schmidt, José Carlos Berenguer.