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The Fall

January 18, 1979 1h 43m

Originally released in 1979. The Fall is a drama film. directed by Alf Brustellin.

Starring Franz Buchrieser, Hannelore Elsner, and Wolfgang Kieling

Synopsis

Film adaptation of the last part of Martin Walser's "Kristlein Trilogy": After the perpetually failing intellectual Anselm Kristlein had to make a living as a sales representative and advertising copywriter in "Halbzeit" and became a writer in "Das Einhorn" (filmed in 1977 by Peter Patzak), he now tries his hand as the owner of a pinball arcade in Munich, loses his wife's fortune, and returns to Lake Constance in a chaotic state of mind.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 18, 1979 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fall about?

Film adaptation of the last part of Martin Walser's "Kristlein Trilogy": After the perpetually failing intellectual Anselm Kristlein had to make a living as a sales representative and advertising c...

Who directed The Fall?

The Fall was directed by Alf Brustellin.

How long is The Fall?

The Fall has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was The Fall released?

The Fall was released on January 18, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Fall?

The main cast of The Fall includes Franz Buchrieser, Hannelore Elsner, Wolfgang Kieling, Eva Maria Meineke, Kurt Raab.