The Tin Drum(1979)
“A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos.”
Overview
In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.
Director
Volker Schlöndorff
Studio
Jadran Film
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$17M
Cast
Mario Adorf
as Alfred Matzerath
Angela Winkler
as Agnes Matzerath
David Bennent
as Oskar Matzerath
Katharina Thalbach
as Maria Matzerath
Daniel Olbrychski
as Jan Bronski
Tina Engel
as Young Anna Koljaiczek
Berta Drews
as Anna Koljaiczek
Roland Teubner
as Joseph Koljaiczek
Tadeusz Kunikowski
as Uncle Vinzenz
Andréa Ferréol
as Lina Greff
Heinz Bennent
as Greff
Ilse Pagé
as Gretchen Scheffler
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
2h 42m
Language
German
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$17M
Production Companies
Jadran Film • Artemis Film • Franz Seitz Filmproduktion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tin Drum?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Tin Drum (1979).
What is The Tin Drum about?▼
In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.
Who directed The Tin Drum?▼
The Tin Drum was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and released in 1979. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is The Tin Drum?▼
The Tin Drum has a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes (162 minutes total).
Who stars in The Tin Drum?▼
The cast of The Tin Drum includes Mario Adorf as Alfred Matzerath, Angela Winkler as Agnes Matzerath, David Bennent as Oskar Matzerath, Katharina Thalbach as Maria Matzerath, Daniel Olbrychski as Jan Bronski and more.
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