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The Leading Man

December 28, 1977 1h 31m

Originally released in 1977. The Leading Man is a comedy/drama film. directed by Reinhard Hauff.

Starring Michael Schweiger, Mario Adorf, and Vadim Glowna

Synopsis

Pepe is 15. His life in social misery changes completely when he is chosen as the main character of a film production. Shot on location where he lives with his primitive, brutal and authoritarian father, a pig farmer.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 28, 1977 48 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • WDR
  • Neue Bioskop Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Leading Man about?

Pepe is 15. His life in social misery changes completely when he is chosen as the main character of a film production. Shot on location where he lives with his primitive, brutal and authoritarian f...

Who directed The Leading Man?

The Leading Man was directed by Reinhard Hauff.

How long is The Leading Man?

The Leading Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was The Leading Man released?

The Leading Man was released on December 28, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Leading Man?

The main cast of The Leading Man includes Michael Schweiger, Mario Adorf, Vadim Glowna, Rolf Zacher, Hans Brenner.