American Autobahn (1984)
90 min
A German journalist on the run from mobsters in New York embarks on a road trip across the United States, picking up a female auto mechanic on the run, before his past catches up with him. Shot in 16mm by Egyptian-born director Degas using local crews, a mix of professional and amateur performers, and rural landscapes as a backdrop, this lesser-known No Wave feature comes from a school of New York independent filmmaking inspired by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Wim Wenders.
- Release date
- February 7, 1984
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Jan Jalenak as Mary
- Jim Jarmusch as Movie Producer
- Michael von der Goltz as Otto Kruger
Crew
- Andre Degas · Director
- Andre Degas · Writer
- Ann Petter · Writer
- Ping Bismark · Producer
- Michael von der Goltz · Producer
- Frank Linkoff · Cinematographer
- Andre Degas · Editor
- Laura Hoeting · Editor