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The Third Generation

May 30, 1979 1h 50m 5.9/10 (50 votes)

Originally released in 1979. The Third Generation is a comedy/crime film. directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

Starring Harry Baer, Hark Bohm, and Margit Carstensen

Synopsis

A wildly anarchic satire of guerrilla terrorism in which a band of leftist radicals inadvertently become puppets of the West German government, which uses them to justify its authoritarian policies.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 30, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (50 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Tango Film
  • Filmverlag der Autoren
  • Pro-ject Filmproduktion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Third Generation about?

A wildly anarchic satire of guerrilla terrorism in which a band of leftist radicals inadvertently become puppets of the West German government, which uses them to justify its authoritarian policies.

Who directed The Third Generation?

The Third Generation was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

How long is The Third Generation?

The Third Generation has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was The Third Generation released?

The Third Generation was released on May 30, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Third Generation?

The main cast of The Third Generation includes Harry Baer, Hark Bohm, Margit Carstensen, Eddie Constantine, Jürgen Draeger.