In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew is sent to a concentration camp under the Nazi regime.In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew is sent to a concentration camp under the Nazi regime.In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew is sent to a concentration camp under the Nazi regime.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 3 nominations
- Wolf
- (as Nikolaj Waldau)
Storyline
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- TriviaSir Ian McKellen (Uncle Freddie) starred in the role of Max in the original London West End theatre production in 1979.
- Quotes
Max: Ever go to the Silhouette?
Horst: Yes.
Max: I never saw you there.
Horst: You weren't looking.
Max: Greta's Club?
Horst: No.
Max: Good, you had taste. The White Mouse?
Horst: Sometimes.
Max: I'm surprised you never saw me there. Did you sunbathe?
Horst: I love to sunbathe.
Max: In the nude?
Horst: Of course.
Max: By the river?
Horst: That's right.
Max: And you never saw me?
Horst: Well, actually I did. I saw you by the river. You were making a fool of yourself, and I said, someday I'll be in Dachau with that man moving rocks.
- Crazy creditsThe film opens with the main credits revealing like a searchlight.
- Alternate versionsFor the U.S. release, the sex scenes were toned down from an "NC-17" rating to an "R" rated release. Both versions are available.
- SoundtracksSTREETS OF BERLIN
Written by Martin Sherman and Philip Glass
Performed by Mick Jagger, piano by Matt Clifford
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $496,059
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $109,243
- Nov 30, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $496,059
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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