The Fair
Originally released in 1960. The Fair is a drama film. directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
Starring Juliette Mayniel, Götz George, and Hans Mahnke
Synopsis
In 1959, in a small German village, the annual fair is set up. When a carousel is fixed firmly in the ground, a fair worker discovers a skeleton, a steel helmet, and a machine gun. The skeleton belongs to Robert Mertens, a plain soldier, who deserted in 1944 und flew to his home village. But when he arrived, no one wanted to help him, neither his former friends nor the minister, or even his own parents.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Freie Film Produktion GmbH & Co., Hamburg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fair about?
In 1959, in a small German village, the annual fair is set up. When a carousel is fixed firmly in the ground, a fair worker discovers a skeleton, a steel helmet, and a machine gun. The skeleton bel...
Who directed The Fair?
The Fair was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
How long is The Fair?
The Fair has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Fair released?
The Fair was released on August 18, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fair?
The main cast of The Fair includes Juliette Mayniel, Götz George, Hans Mahnke, Wolfgang Reichmann, Manja Behrens.