A German who has been away too long in America and has lost all of his money needs to prove himself to his fellow citizens,which he does by foiling the robbery of his uncle and then marrying his sweetheart..
Is it worth your time? Look, if you’re into stuffy, old-fashioned dramas where people speak in paragraphs and everything feels like it was filmed inside a very expensive living room, you’ll probably get a kick out of Punks Arrives from America. If you need pacing, excitement, or characters who don't just stand around a...
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"Is it worth your time? Look, if you’re into stuffy, old-fashioned dramas where people speak in paragraphs and everything feels like it was filmed inside a very expensive living room, you’ll probably get a kick out of Punks Arrives from America. If you need pacing, excitement, or characters who don't just stand around adjusting their lapels, stay far away. It’s a strange little relic. Kind of like finding a half-eaten sandwich in a time capsule. The vibe The whole thing feels like a play that fo..."
Walter Jerven, Ludwig von Wohl
Germany
1934 · IMDb 6.9
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