Karambolage (1983): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1983, Karambolage is a drama film directed by Kitty Kino, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Judit is up to her neck in art studies and the elitist art community but chucks it all to pursue a successful career as a billiard professional -- not exactly a likely alternative in real life, but certainly more lucrative. Just as she is finally at the apex of her chosen second field, Judit encounters male jealously and/or aggression in the form of intentional snubs from this different class of snobs, or in the worse instances, rape. Director Kitty Kino portrays many of the male figures in this film as weak, or drunk, or simply offensive, and because of the emphasis on those traits, the film will raise objections from some viewers. On the other hand, many women might see this film and feel that at least it brings up the difficulties women can face in getting ahead in a male-dominated arena, instead of side-stepping or ignoring the role of male prejudice.

Who’s in it. Karambolage stars Marie Colbin as Judit, Gerhard Rühmkorf as Ernstl, Florentín Groll as Hans and Helfried Edlinger as Max, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Karambolage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karambolage page.

If you liked it. Fans of Karambolage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.