Kings of the Road
Originally released in 1976. Kings of the Road is a drama film. directed by Wim Wenders. With a runtime of 2h 56m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Rüdiger Vogler, Hanns Zischler, and Lisa Kreuzer
Synopsis
Itinerant projection-equipment repairman Bruno Winter and depressed hitchhiker Robert Lander - a doctor who has just been through a break-up with his wife and a half-hearted suicide attempt - travel along the Western side of the East-German border in a repair truck, visiting worn-out movie theaters, learning to communicate across their differences.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
2h 56m
176 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (142 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rüdiger Vogler
as Bruno Winter
Hanns Zischler
as Robert Lander
Lisa Kreuzer
as Pauline - Cashier
Rudolf Schündler
as Robert's Father
Marquard Bohm
as Man Who Lost His Wife
Hans Dieter Trayer
as Paul - Garage Owner
Franziska Stömmer
as Cinema Owner
Patric Kreuzer
as Little Boy
Wim Wenders
as Spectator at Pauline's Theater (uncredited)
Peter Kaiser
as Masturbating Projectionist (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Wim Wenders Productions
- WDR
- Wim Wenders Stiftung
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kings of the Road about?
Itinerant projection-equipment repairman Bruno Winter and depressed hitchhiker Robert Lander - a doctor who has just been through a break-up with his wife and a half-hearted suicide attempt - trave...
Who directed Kings of the Road?
Kings of the Road was directed by Wim Wenders.
How long is Kings of the Road?
Kings of the Road has a runtime of 2 hours and 56 minutes (176 minutes total).
When was Kings of the Road released?
Kings of the Road was released on March 4, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kings of the Road?
The main cast of Kings of the Road includes Rüdiger Vogler, Hanns Zischler, Lisa Kreuzer, Rudolf Schündler, Marquard Bohm.
Is Kings of the Road worth watching?
Kings of the Road has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 142 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.