
Short Letter to the Long Goodbye
1978, German. Directed by Herbert Vesely.
A young German man who has just arrived in America, hopes to get over the collapse of his marriage. However, he soon discovers that his ex-wife is pursuing him.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 28 February 1978
- Original title
- Der kurze Brief zum langen Abschied
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Herbert Vesely
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What Short Letter to the Long Goodbye is based on
Short Letter to the Long Goodbye is adapted from a novel.
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How long is Short Letter to the Long Goodbye?
Short Letter to the Long Goodbye runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is Short Letter to the Long Goodbye on?
Short Letter to the Long Goodbye isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 February 1978. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Short Letter to the Long Goodbye?
If you liked Short Letter to the Long Goodbye, try Wonderstruck, Winged Creatures, Dear Zoe.
Who directed Short Letter to the Long Goodbye?
Short Letter to the Long Goodbye (1978) was directed by Herbert Vesely and stars Geraldine Chaplin, Thomas Astan, Alexandra Hay.
What is Short Letter to the Long Goodbye based on?
Short Letter to the Long Goodbye is adapted from a novel.