World on a Wire(1973)
What world do we live in? Is it real?
Synopsis
In the future, Simulacron, a computer project simulating reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr. Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers.
Created by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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Cast
Klaus Löwitsch
Fred Stiller
Mascha Rabben
Eva Vollmer
Karl-Heinz Vosgerau
Herbert Siskins
Adrian Hoven
Professor Henry Vollmer
Ivan Desny
Günther Lause
Ingrid Caven
Secretary Uschi
Barbara Valentin
Gloria Fromm
Günter Lamprecht
Fritz Walfang
Margit Carstensen
Maya Schmidt-Genter
Wolfgang Schenck
Franz Hahn
Karl Scheydt
Inspector Stuhlfahrt
Elma Karlowa
Cafeteria Manager
Solange Pradel
Singer
Katrin Schaake
Computer Lab Assistant
Rudolf Waldemar Brem
Hospital Orderly
Rudolf Lenz
Hartmann
Christine Kaufmann
Party Guest
Peter Kern
Hospital Orderly
Seasons
Miniseries
2 episodes · 1973
In the future, Simulacron, a computer project simulating reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr Fred Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers.
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Where can I watch World on a Wire?+
World on a Wire is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did World on a Wire come out?+
World on a Wire was first aired in 1973.
How many seasons of World on a Wire are there?+
World on a Wire has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.
Who created World on a Wire?+
World on a Wire was created by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in World on a Wire?+
World on a Wire stars Klaus Löwitsch, Mascha Rabben, Karl-Heinz Vosgerau, Adrian Hoven and Ivan Desny.
Is World on a Wire worth watching?+
World on a Wire holds a 7.3/10 rating from 86 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery.
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