In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death (1974)
Combining fictional and documentary modes, the film takes a critical stance toward Frankfurt's public sphere and urban redevelopment. Despite the serious formal and political concerns of the film, Kluge's heightened sense of the absurd safeguards a reserve of utopian optimism.
Director: Alexander Kluge, Edgar Reitz
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: December 18, 1974
Cast
- Dagmar Bödderich - Inge Maier
- Jutta Winkelmann - Rita Müller-Eisert
- Kurt Jürgens
- Alfred Edel - Bieringer
- Norbert Kentrup - Max Endrich
- Willi Münch
- Jutta Thomasius
- Hans Drawe - Dietzlaff
- Christoph Gierke
- Utz Rausch
Screenplay
Editing: Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Production: Kairos-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Alexander Kluge, Edgar Reitz
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death about?
- Combining fictional and documentary modes, the film takes a critical stance toward Frankfurt's public sphere and urban redevelopment. Despite the serious formal and political concerns of the film, Kluge's heightened sense of the absurd safeguards a reserve of utopian optimism.
- Who directed In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death?
- In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death was directed by Alexander Kluge, Edgar Reitz.
- Who stars in In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death?
- In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death stars Dagmar Bödderich, Jutta Winkelmann, Kurt Jürgens, Alfred Edel, Norbert Kentrup, Willi Münch.
- How long is In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death?
- In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death?
- In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death is a Drama film.
- Where was In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death produced?
- In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death was produced in Germany.