When Elaine, an adventurous young woman from Germany, arrives in New York City, she sets out to be a famous writer. After a brief stint at a mundane job, Elaine falls on hard times and also becomes intrigued by a mysterious stranger named Lulu. Before long, Elaine gets roped into situations involving theft, murder and the mob. Can the beleaguered expatriate with big dreams turn her life around and steer clear of crime and chaos?
Directed by:
Amos Kollek
Starring:
Hanna Schygulla, Debbie Harry, Alec Baldwin, Annie Golden, Paul Gleason, Ruth Westheimer
