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In the Jim-Crow South, Val Xavier is a bass-playing drifter who retains a wild, compassionate spirit amid neon-lit decay. Nicknamed “Snake Skin” for his animal-hide jacket, Val seeks to shed the emptiness of wealthy nightclubs and, after turning thirty, yearns for a modest, purposeful life grounded in honest work.
Cast: Gisela May, Harry Hindemith, Reiner Schöne
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In the Jim-Crow South, Val Xavier is a bass-playing drifter who retains a wild, compassionate spirit amid neon-lit decay. Nicknamed “Snake Skin” for his animal-hide jacket, Val seeks to shed the emptiness of wealthy nightclubs and, after turning thirty, yearns for a modest, purposeful life grounded in honest work.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Hubert Hoelzke
- Studio
- Fernsehen der DDR
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
German
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
