Coming Out
Originally released in 1989. Coming Out is a drama/romance film. directed by Heiner Carow.
Starring Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, and Dirk Kummer
Synopsis
Philipp, a closeted teacher, is dating a female colleague to keep up appearances. One night he stumbles into a gay bar and falls for a man. Transformed by this love, he is no longer afraid to face up to who he is.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (45 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Matthias Freihof
as Philipp Klarmann
Dagmar Manzel
as Tanja
Dirk Kummer
as Matthias
Michael Gwisdek
as Achim
Werner Dissel
as Älterer Homosexueller Walter
Gudrun Ritter
as Frau Möllemann / Serviererin
Walfriede Schmitt
as Philipps Mutter Frau Klarmann
Axel Wandtke
as Jakob
Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss
as Araber
René Schmidt
as Junger Mann im Park
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coming Out about?
Philipp, a closeted teacher, is dating a female colleague to keep up appearances. One night he stumbles into a gay bar and falls for a man. Transformed by this love, he is no longer afraid to face ...
Who directed Coming Out?
Coming Out was directed by Heiner Carow.
How long is Coming Out?
Coming Out has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Coming Out released?
Coming Out was released on November 9, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Coming Out?
The main cast of Coming Out includes Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, Dirk Kummer, Michael Gwisdek, Werner Dissel.