Straight Through the Heart (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1983, Straight Through the Heart is a notable film directed by Doris Dörrie.
What it’s about. Released in Germany in 1983 as Mitten Ins Herz, Straight Through the Heart was director Doris Dorrie's first feature. Beatte Jensen portrays an odd, quirky young girl. She inaugurates a romance with divorced middle-aged dentist Sepp Bierbichler. Both lovers are neurotic, and both seem to thrive on feeding off each other's neuroses. Director Dorrie, who'd first gained critical acceptance with her 1978 short subject The First Waltz, furthered her reputation with the highly original and perceptive Straight Through the Heart, but wouldn't achieve worldwide fame until her second feature, Men... (85).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Straight Through the Heart has been warmly received by audiences.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straight Through the Heart (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Straight Through the Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Straight Through the Heart worth watching?
- Straight Through the Heart holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Straight Through the Heart released?
- Straight Through the Heart was released in 1983.