Not Quite Paradise(1985)
Not Quite Paradise Synopsis
Six young volunteers from different backgrounds travel to Israel to spend a summer working on a kibbutz, a communal farm where they can find adventure, hide from their pasts or search for themselves. But when American pre-med student Mike falls for tough kibbutz woman Gila he must make the most difficult choice of his life. In a land of clashing cultures, remarkable possibilities and shocking dangers, can real love survive the most surprising challenge of them all?
Not Quite Paradise (1985) is a drama and romance film directed by Lewis Gilbert, released on March 28, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Joanna Pacula, Sam Robards, Kevin McNally and Selina Cadell. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis Gilbert
- Writers:
- Paul Kember, Paul Kember
- Producers:
- William P. Cartlidge, Lewis Gilbert
- Production:
- New World Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Not Quite Paradise (1985) Trailer
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Not Quite Paradise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joanna Pacula
as Gila
Sam Robards
as Mike
Kevin McNally
as Pete
Selina Cadell
as Carrie
Todd Graff
as Rothwell T. Schwartz
- Bernard Strother
Bernard Strother
as Dave
Ewan Stewart
as Angus
- Libby Morris
Libby Morris
as Mrs. Schwartz
- Kate Ingram
Kate Ingram
as Grace
Gary Cady
as Steve
- Sawally Srinonton
Sawally Srinonton
as Yoshiko
Key crew
Directed by Lewis Gilbert, written by Paul Kember and Paul Kember, produced by William P. Cartlidge and Lewis Gilbert.
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Not Quite Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Not Quite Paradise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Not Quite Paradise online?
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Not Quite Paradise (1985) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Not Quite Paradise?
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The main cast of Not Quite Paradise (1985) includes Joanna Pacula, Sam Robards, Kevin McNally, Selina Cadell and Todd Graff. The film was directed by Lewis Gilbert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Not Quite Paradise released?
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Not Quite Paradise was released on March 28, 1985 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Not Quite Paradise worth watching?
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Not Quite Paradise (1985) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Not Quite Paradise?
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Yes. The official Not Quite Paradise trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.