Bagdad Cafe (1987)

Ceremony Year: 1989Category: Best Original SongReleased: 1987

Nominated Talent & Credits

Bob Telson— Music and Lyric by Bob Telson

Synopsis / Overview

A German woman named Jasmin stumbles upon a dilapidated motel/diner in the middle of nowhere. Her unusual appearance and demeanor are at first suspicious to Brenda, the exasperated owner who has difficulty making ends meet. But when an unlikely magic sparks between the two women, this lonely desert outpost is transformed into a thriving and popular oasis.

Historical Academy Record

MUSIC (Original Song) — 61st Academy Awards (1989)

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