Movie
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Released: March 5, 1974 (1974)
Runtime: 93 minutes
Genres: Romance, Drama
Emmi Kurowski, a cleaning lady, is lonely in her old age. Her husband died years ago, and her grown children offer little companionship. One night she goes to a bar frequented by Arab immigrants and strikes up a friendship with middle-aged mechanic Ali. Their relationship soon develops into something more, and Emmi's family and neighbors criticize their spontaneous marriage. Soon Emmi and Ali are forced to confront their own insecurities about their future.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Gusti Kreissl as Paula
Age at release: 70
- Brigitte Mira as Emmi Kurowski
Age at release: 63
- Margit Symo as Hedwig
Age at release: 60
- Elma Karlowa as Mrs. Kargus
Age at release: 41
- El Hedi ben Salem as Ali
Age at release: 38
- Katharina Herberg as Bardame
Age at release: 38
- Doris Mattes as Mrs. Angermayer
Age at release: 35
- Barbara Valentin as Barbara
Age at release: 33
- Irm Hermann as Krista
Age at release: 31
- Anita Bucher as Mrs. Ellis
Age at release: Unknown
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- Lilo Pempeit as Mrs. Munchmeyer
Age at release: 51
- Walter Sedlmayr as Mr. Angermayer
Age at release: 48
- Hark Bohm as Doctor
Age at release: 34
- Karl Scheydt as Albert
Age at release: 33
- Marquard Bohm as Gruber
Age at release: 32
- Kurt Raab as Car Mechanic
Age at release: 32