Alpha City (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Alpha City is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Eckhart Schmidt, running about 101 minutes. “A lethal obsession” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The beautiful Raphaela is the dream girl of Alpha City, a decadent metropolis. The rather naive Frank falls in love with this very woman, who shows no interest in him. A mysterious American comes to Raphaela to keep her admirer off. But love is a strange game - and sometimes a dangerous one.
Who’s in it. Alpha City stars Al Corley as The American, Claude-Oliver Rudolph as Frank, Isabelle Gutzwiller and Isabelle Willer as Raphaela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Alpha City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alpha City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alpha City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alpha City (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alpha City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alpha City worth watching?
- Alpha City holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alpha City?
- Alpha City stars Al Corley, Claude-Oliver Rudolph, Isabelle Gutzwiller, Isabelle Willer and Jürgen Draeger.
- When was Alpha City released?
- Alpha City was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.