Storyline
An African-American GI retires from the US Army in West Berlin to live with his white girlfriend, who already has a baby with another black man. After an argument with her family, she deserts him as well. Despite finding a job and a new place to live, he keeps running into racism, which also manifests itself in sexual intimidation.
Cast & Crew
CJ
Conrad Jennings
John
Lead
Ortrud Beginnen
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Ingrid Caven
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Peter Chatel
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Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Self
Hansi Jochmann
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Günther Kaufmann
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Evelyne Traeger
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What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lothar Lambert's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. 1 Berlin-Harlem is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
