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They Call It Love

January 1, 1970 1h 10m

Originally released in 1970. They Call It Love is a feature film. directed by King Ampaw. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring William Donald Powell, Michael Gahr, and Brigitte Harrer

Synopsis

Paul (William Donald Powell), a former American GI gets by as lead singer of a band in the wake of the 1968 cultural revolution in Munich. Paul’s monotonous life plays out between the hotel bar, his adjacent studio apartment, and the rare night out on the town or a visit to the suburbs. Director King Ampaw's thesis film at the University of Television and Film Munich is the second film by an African filmmaker to be shot in Germany (the first being Ibrahim Shaddad’s “Jagdpartie” in 1964).

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1970 56 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Call It Love about?

Paul (William Donald Powell), a former American GI gets by as lead singer of a band in the wake of the 1968 cultural revolution in Munich. Paul’s monotonous life plays out between the hotel bar, ...

Who directed They Call It Love?

They Call It Love was directed by King Ampaw.

How long is They Call It Love?

They Call It Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was They Call It Love released?

They Call It Love was released on January 1, 1970 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in They Call It Love?

The main cast of They Call It Love includes William Donald Powell, Michael Gahr, Brigitte Harrer, Dunja Loch.