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Swinging Munich seduces a young heiress searching for her vanished brother.

JET GENERATION

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1968 · 1h 38m · NR · Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

In the "Swinging Munich" of the late 1960s: The young millionaire daughter Carroll Buchheim, an American, flew from the United States to Germany to visit her brother, who is missing.

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What is Jet Generation about?

Jet Generation is a 1968 German drama and romance film directed by Eckhart Schmidt about a millionaire's daughter who returns to Munich in search of her missing brother and becomes entangled with a mysterious photographer.

Programmer's Pick

Jet Generation is a jet-set fever dream where lost siblings and seductive photographers collide in a haze of late-'60s Munich cool. If you like your romance with a dose of suspicion and swinging city vibes, this one doesn’t disappoint.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in the vibrant, youthful energy of late-1960s Munich, Jet Generation follows Carroll Buchheim, a wealthy American heiress, as she arrives in Germany to find her missing brother. Her search leads her into the orbit of Raoul, a brooding and cynical young photographer whose allure quickly draws her in. As Carroll falls deeper under Raoul's spell, the lines between love, obsession, and danger blur—especially as suspicions arise about Raoul’s involvement in her brother’s disappearance. This is a drama of youth, longing, and shifting allegiances against the stylish backdrop of a city in cultural flux.

Details & Specs

Director
Eckhart Schmidt
Writers
Eckhart Schmidt, Roger Fritz
Release
1968
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Germany
Language
German
Genres
Drama, Romance
Also Known As
Original title: Jet Generation - Wie Mädchen heute Männer lieben

Why This Matters

Blending touches of New German Cinema with a strong emphasis on the style and fashion of late 1960s Munich, this film captures the vibrant cultural atmosphere of Swinging Munich during that era.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Eckhart Schmidt Writers: Eckhart Schmidt +1 more
Dginn Moeller Dginn Moeller Carroll Buchheim Roger Fritz Roger Fritz Raoul Malsen, Fotograf JD Jürgen Draeger Chris Isi ter Jung Isi ter Jung Heller YB Yella Bleyler Dorit Uta Levka Uta Levka Teddy HM Hella Moeckl Patty WS Werner Schwier Hotel portier DH David Haugen Hyman Lukas Ammann Lukas Ammann Inspektor Arnold Margot Trooger Margot Trooger Rainer Basedow Rainer Basedow Mentler Helga Anders Helga Anders JJ Jürgen Jung RA Rolf Arndt EH Elke Haltaufderheide Mädchen

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Why Cult

Swinging Munich

Experience the 'Swinging Munich' of the late 1960s, capturing the city’s youth culture and shifting social mores.

Heiress in Peril

Follow Carroll Buchheim, a millionaire’s daughter, as she searches for her missing brother and gets swept up in a dangerous romance.

Enigmatic Photographer

Raoul, the cynical young photographer, is as mysterious as he is magnetic—fueling intrigue and tension throughout Carroll's quest.

Youthful Desperation

The film explores themes of longing, obsession, and youthful recklessness against a backdrop of romance and loss.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Jet Generation released? +

Jet Generation was released in 1968.

Who directed Jet Generation? +

Jet Generation was directed by Eckhart Schmidt.

How long is Jet Generation? +

Jet Generation has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is Jet Generation? +

Jet Generation is a drama and romance film.

Where can I watch Jet Generation? +

Jet Generation is available to watch on SassyFlix.

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