Tribute to the film, "Bagdad Cafe."

My wife and I recently went to visit the location where the 1987 film "Bagdad Cafe" was filmed. I have loved the film since I first saw it. I put together photos taken that day with stills from the film to make this little tribute.

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[Syn Holliday]

I LOVE this movie! There's a certain feel to it that has me watching it over and over again. We stopped by the cafe on our Route 66 to Tombstone trip. I definitely want to stop by again. I didn't notice the camper trailer still there. I know the motel part was already gone. When did you visit?

[Bob Stone]

We visited about two years ago. The motel rooms were pretty run down, but still there, as were a couple of old trailers, similar to the one in the film.

It's only about a 40 minute drive from where we live and we do hope to visit it again soon.

[yehimpolish]

ok i need some question :

1: is this movie funny???

2:is it based in bagdad or is it just screwing with are mines?

3:is it in australia?

4:why is this movie in a comedy section when you guys are saying this is a sad movie!!?

[Bob Stone]

1. The movie has wit, and moments of drama and sadness . . . just like life.

2. It takes place at a small restaurant/motel not far from Bagdad, California, off of I-40, east of Barstow, CA.

3. See previous answer.

4. The film ends on an uplifting and life affirming note, after all the emotion and drama.

[Jerryahrens]

Not all who wander are lost...

[sdsitter]

I've been haunted by this song since I first saw this movie years ago. I just rented it again.

It's a great little gem of a movie, unfortunately, not everyone will "get it".

it just proves you don't need a lot of special effects, blistering dialogue, or even a big box office star (no offense to the actors in this flick) to present a thought provoking and entertaining movie.

I plan on having breakfast there someday.

[adnetjm]

It's humorous for sure! A middle aged woman leaves her husband, suitcase in tow, and, gets out at a Cafe where she makes friends, and works. Jack Palance plays an artist living in a trailer. He paints the rubenesque actress in descending forms of undress as the movie moves on. A movie with many aspects to true life I'll never forget it.

[MsLegionofhell]

Yeah I remember taking a field trip from Salt Lake far into the Cafe there. What a trip and what a movie.

[BruhaHa1313]

Ya - I really miss all my budds at the Bagdad . :( ...... But dont trip pototoe chip , I will be back someday smarter & stronger cause the trail leading away from Newberry ALWAYS somewhere down the road circles right back to Newberry & the Bagdad of course .................... Love ya , Lana <3

[qwondoflex]

I've been there. Andrea Pruett is a sweet lady. I have to go see her again. The film is a feel good story. 

[DonaldHope]

LOVE THIS FILM~! A Cult Classic really-Folks " Get IT " or not, I Got the Message Very Strong..it's a wake up call to LIFE really & What a surprise ending~! Thanks for posting this~!!

[agostino perrone]

tribute to jack palance .he was hollywood . es un lugar entre las vegas no se donde..

[agostino perrone]

es un lugar entre las vegas y un lugar perdido...

+ love this song

[mickindanny]

Near the top of the list of my favorite movies. Never been to the Sidewinder, but have been through the area a few times; back-packed from coast to coast in '76! So cool that you went; I would love to go there, too. This film really captures the spirit of the road, though the story takes place in one location.

[mskitty12311]

Sweet :) What a great movie that was...so magical