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Ain’t Nothin’ Without You (1985)

Movie ★ 8.0 88 min

Comedy

Martha lives in Hamburg with her young son and makes films with real passion. To stay close to the pulse of society, she has moved in with a Portuguese family. Teresa helps foreigners navigate bureaucracy, while Martha tries to build a romance with Alfred. Their shared everyday life reflects West German realities, captured spontaneously and with sarcastic wit.

Pia Frankenberg Writer Pia Frankenberg Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 25, 1985
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0089682
Country
Language
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Studio
Pia Frankenberg Filmproduktion, Hamburg

Cast

Pia Frankenberg Pia Frankenberg Martha Klaus Bueb Alfred Alfred Edel Dr. Götz Adeline Almeida-Sedas Teresa Thomas Struck Frau Strack Dieter Kosslick Schwennicke Innen Hark Bohm Hark Bohm Architekturprofessor Ilona Brūvere Ilona Brūvere Interviewerin Ilona Emma Israel alte Frau in der U-Bahn Fats G. Pachsteffl Mann mit Gedichten Werner-Albert Püthe Alexander von Eschwege

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ain’t Nothin’ Without You about?
Martha lives in Hamburg with her young son and makes films with real passion. To stay close to the pulse of society, she has moved in with a Portuguese family. Teresa helps foreigners navigate bureaucracy, while Martha tries to build a romance with Alfred. Their shared everyday life reflects West German realities, captured spontaneously and with sarcastic wit.
Who directed Ain’t Nothin’ Without You?
Ain’t Nothin’ Without You was directed by Pia Frankenberg.
Who stars in Ain’t Nothin’ Without You?
Ain’t Nothin’ Without You stars Pia Frankenberg, Klaus Bueb, Alfred Edel, Adeline Almeida-Sedas.
When was Ain’t Nothin’ Without You released?
Ain’t Nothin’ Without You is a 1985 comedy film.
Where can I watch Ain’t Nothin’ Without You?
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