The Clown
Originally released in 1976. The Clown is a drama film. directed by Vojtěch Jasný.
Starring Helmut Griem, Hanna Schygulla, and Eva Maria Meineke
Synopsis
Based on the best-selling novel by Nobel-laureate Heinrich Böll, this drama is a passionate indictment of Catholicism. Hans Schnier (Helmut Griem) has earned his living as a clown, though he is in fact a very covert sort of social critic. After enduring a difficult childhood in Bonn during the Second World War, including his mother's fanatic Nazism, he is appalled to discover many of the people he knows and loves swept deeply into involvement in the Catholic Church.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1976
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Helmut Griem
as Hans Schnier
Hanna Schygulla
as Marie
Eva Maria Meineke
as The Mother
Hans Christian Blech
as Derkum
Jan Niklas
as Leo, Hans’ Bruder
Helga Anders
as Sabine
Rainer Basedow
as Zohnerer, Schniers Agent
Claudia Butenuth
as Monika Silvs
Dirk Dautzenberg
as Herr Silvs
Gustav Rudolf Sellner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Independent Film Heinz Angermeyer
- MFG-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Clown about?
Based on the best-selling novel by Nobel-laureate Heinrich Böll, this drama is a passionate indictment of Catholicism. Hans Schnier (Helmut Griem) has earned his living as a clown, though he is in...
Who directed The Clown?
The Clown was directed by Vojtěch Jasný.
How long is The Clown?
The Clown has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Clown released?
The Clown was released on January 14, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Clown?
The main cast of The Clown includes Helmut Griem, Hanna Schygulla, Eva Maria Meineke, Hans Christian Blech, Jan Niklas.