Paradise
“If only it could have been forever.”
After their caravan is attacked and their respective families butchered by Arab marauders, teenagers David and Sarah flee across the desert. But the desert is filled with danger from the elements, animals and the unwholesome appetite of the Jackal, a sheik who wants Sarah for himself. However, the desert also holds temptation and love. David and Sarah hide out in an oasis and build a life for themselves, discovering each other in new ways.
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About Paradise
Paradise is a 1982 English-language romance and adventure film directed by Stuart Gillard. The cast is led by Willie Aames, Phoebe Cates, Tuvia Tavi. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Paradise was produced by RSL Entertainment Corp., Guardian Trust Company, and Moviecorp VI and made in Canada. It was released on March 12, 1982, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stuart Gillard
- Writers
- Stuart Gillard
- Release date
- March 12, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- RSL Entertainment Corp., Guardian Trust Company, Moviecorp VI
Paradise cast & crew
Paradise was directed by Stuart Gillard and written by Stuart Gillard.
The cast features Willie Aames as David, Phoebe Cates as Sarah, Tuvia Tavi as The Jackal, Richard Curnock as Geoffrey, Neil Vipond as Reverend, and Aviva Marks as Rachel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Hoffert, cinematography is by Adam Greenberg, and it was produced by Robert Lantos and Howard Lipson.
Is Paradise worth watching?
Paradise holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 134 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and adventure, Paradise is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Paradise
Willie Aames
David
Phoebe Cates
Sarah
Tuvia Tavi
The Jackal
Richard Curnock
Geoffrey
Neil Vipond
Reverend
Aviva Marks
Rachel
Yosef Shiloach
Ahmed
Yitzhak Ne'eman
Bashi
Yakar Semach
Auctioneer
Shoshana Doar
Bedouin Woman
Jerry Rosen
Jackal's Bodyguard
Riki Halfon
Belly Dancer
Paradise — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Paradise in United States?
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▸What language is Paradise in?
Paradise is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Paradise?
Paradise runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Paradise rated?
Paradise is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 134 ratings.
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