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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageES
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Drama, Mystery
Votes2
DirectorRicardo Franco
WritersRicardo Franco, Laurence Dworet
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsBerlin Blues
About Berlin Blues
In Cold War-era West Berlin, Lola (Julia Migenes-Johnson), an American blues singer with a nightclub band, falls for the piano player, David (Jose Coronado). Their romance is cut short when David must return to his native East, and Lola soon begins an affair with Huessler (Keith Baxter), the bandleader. But any guilt Lola may feel for betraying David is assuaged when Huessler saves her from unexpected misfortune.
Directed by Ricardo Franco, Berlin Blues leans on a strong ensemble — Julia Migenes, Keith Baxter, Jose Coronado — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1988.
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