Asphalt Night (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, Asphalt Night is a notable film directed by Peter Fratzscher.
What it’s about. This low-budget drama details the unlikely friendship between a smart-aleck seventeen-year-old punk and a thirty-year-old rock 'n roll musician in search of songwriting inspiration. Angel (Gerd Heinemann) heads out to the streets of Berlin in his drag-racer to revitalize his flagging creativity. He is desperately trying for a new song that refuses to surface. He meets scrappy Johnny (Thomas Davis) on the streets and saves him from everyone he tends to alienate: cops, motorcycle gangs, and passers-by. Johnny has his guitar with him and is the first to break Angel's deadlock. A tune he plucks out is just the beginning that Angel was looking for. The rest of the song lies out there somewhere and the two head into Berlin's night spots to find it.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Asphalt Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asphalt Night page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asphalt Night (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Asphalt Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Asphalt Night worth watching?
- Asphalt Night holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Asphalt Night released?
- Asphalt Night was released in 1980.