"Knockin' on the sky". Actors, film description and reviews

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I wonder what would you do when you found out that you have an incurable disease, and you have about a week left to enjoy life? How would you spend your last days? Sobbing into the pillow, complaining about fate, or would you try to fulfill your most cherished dream, as Martin and Rudy did in the cult drama “Knockin' on Heaven's Knock”? The film by the German screenwriter and director Thomas Jahn was released in 1997 and immediately captivated millions of viewers in different parts of the world. Phrases from this film have become aphorisms and have resonated with many people.

Storyline

So, in the center of events are two young people who did not know about each other until sad circumstances brought them together. Martin Brest is not particularly burdened by the rules and norms of society. Even when he learns about his terrible diagnosis - a brain tumor - he continues to violate prohibitions and disregard the hospital staff. The decent and loyal Rudy Wurlitzer, whonever did anything wrong. His diagnosis is bone sarcoma. Young people are sentenced to death, and they have very little to live.

They get to know each other and escape from the hospital in a stolen car, obsessed with the idea of going to the seaside. After all, those who have not seen how the s alty waves absorb the rays of the sun at sunset have nothing to say in paradise. And they decide to do it at all costs in order to reach the heavens. The actors played their roles in such a way that they made the audience believe and sympathize with their characters.

About the film

This movie mixed genres such as drama, crime and comedy. Watching the film is allowed for persons over 16 years old. The film got its name from the Bob Dylan song of the same name, performed by the German band Selig. The creative team of the Mosfilm studio made a full Russian dubbing in 1997.

Awards and nominations that the film "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" received, the actors and director, no doubt, deserved:

1. Silver "Saint George". The Best Actor award went to Til Schweiger.
2. Nomination "Prize" for the best film - Golden "Saint George".
3. The highest German award Deutscher Filmprei.
4. Ernst Lubitsch Award.
5. Golden Screen.

Interesting facts

• If the film's title is translated literally, it means "Knocking on Heaven's Gate".
• The name of the hero Martin Brest was given in honor of the director.
• There is a Japanese remake of the movie which was released in 2009. Plotits only difference is that the main characters are a boy and a girl.
• The name of the character Rudy Wurlitzer is the name of the screenwriter of the film "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid".
• Director Thomas Yang meets in the episode as a taxi driver.
• Hella optics are often advertised in the film.

"Knockin' on Heaven": actors and movie reviews

Each film is remembered by the audience not only for an interesting plot and soundtracks, but also for the characters, and to be more precise, for the game of people who play these roles.

1. "Knockin 'on Heaven". Actors

Undoubtedly, the main memorable figure in the film is Martin Brest, played by Til Schweider. For his role, he received a well-deserved award. His excellent acting makes us sympathize with the hero suffering from seizures due to a tumor in his head, but not losing faith in his dream.

No less talented is Jan Josef Liefers, whose hero - Rudy Wurlitzer - changes throughout the time spent with his "partner", and understands that it is foolish to be afraid of something to achieve his goal.

Also memorable roles in the film were played by Thierry Verveke (Hank), Moritz Bleibtreu (Abdul), Rutger Hauer (Curtis) and other talented actors.

2. "Knockin 'on Heaven". Reviews

The rating of the film says that the picture is not just a success. It can, without fear, be called a masterpiece of cinema. Reviews of the film are mostly positive. People express their delight and recommend this film forviewing.

Today, most likely, there are no those who have not seen this film, have not heard about it or do not know the famous sayings of the characters.