Strongman Ferdinand
Originally released in 1976. Strongman Ferdinand is a drama film. directed by Alexander Kluge.
Starring Heinz Schubert, Vérénice Rudolph, and Joachim Hackethal
Synopsis
The clownish security chief of a West German business is obsessed with protecting his factory from fancied and real breaches, especially from groups such as The Red Army Faction. Ferdinand's paranoia and methods can't be contained by his company. The sympathetically-drawn Ferdinand's ludicrous actions recall those of the cynical, disastrous axis between fascism and big business in 1930's Europe: satire of the rise of private security.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Kairos-Film
- Constantin Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strongman Ferdinand about?
The clownish security chief of a West German business is obsessed with protecting his factory from fancied and real breaches, especially from groups such as The Red Army Faction. Ferdinand's parano...
Who directed Strongman Ferdinand?
Strongman Ferdinand was directed by Alexander Kluge.
How long is Strongman Ferdinand?
Strongman Ferdinand has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Strongman Ferdinand released?
Strongman Ferdinand was released on April 26, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strongman Ferdinand?
The main cast of Strongman Ferdinand includes Heinz Schubert, Vérénice Rudolph, Joachim Hackethal, Gert Günther Hoffmann, Siegfried Wischnewski.