The Tin Drum(1979)
A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Volker Schlöndorff
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Cast
Mario Adorf
Alfred Matzerath
Angela Winkler
Agnes Matzerath
David Bennent
Oskar Matzerath
Katharina Thalbach
Maria Matzerath
Daniel Olbrychski
Jan Bronski
Tina Engel
Young Anna Koljaiczek
Berta Drews
Anna Koljaiczek
Roland Teubner
Joseph Koljaiczek
Tadeusz Kunikowski
Uncle Vinzenz
Andréa Ferréol
Lina Greff
Heinz Bennent
Greff
Ilse Pagé
Gretchen Scheffler
Werner Rehm
Scheffler
Käte Jaenicke
Mother Truczinski
Otto Sander
Meyn
Charles Aznavour
Sigismund Markus
Fritz Hakl
Bebra
Mariella Oliveri
Roswitha
The Tin Drum — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Tin Drum?+
The Tin Drum is available to stream on HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Tin Drum come out?+
The Tin Drum was released in 1979.
How long is The Tin Drum?+
The Tin Drum runs for 162 minutes (2 hours and 42 minutes).
Who directed The Tin Drum?+
The Tin Drum was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in The Tin Drum?+
The Tin Drum stars Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent, Katharina Thalbach and Daniel Olbrychski.
Is The Tin Drum worth watching?+
The Tin Drum holds a 7.0/10 rating from 564 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, history and war.
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