The Tin Drum
"A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos."
Originally released in 1979. The Tin Drum is a drama/history film. directed by Volker Schlöndorff. With a runtime of 2h 42m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, and David Bennent
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 42m
162 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (514 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$17M
5.7x return
Language
German
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,000,000
Production Companies
- Jadran Film
- Artemis Film
- Franz Seitz Filmproduktion
- Argos films
- Hallelujah Films
- GGB-14
- Neue Bioskop Film
- Auditrust
- Taurus Film
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum has a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes (162 minutes total).
When was The Tin Drum released?
The Tin Drum was released on May 2, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tin Drum?
The main cast of The Tin Drum includes Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent, Katharina Thalbach, Daniel Olbrychski.
Is The Tin Drum worth watching?
The Tin Drum has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 514 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.