The State of Things (1982)

They didn't want to kill him. They just wanted a story.

The State of Things (1982) poster

On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.

Director: Wim Wenders
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 121 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jürgen Knieper, Jim Jarmusch
Cinematography: Fred Murphy, Henri Alekan
Editing: Peter Przygodda, Jon Neuburger
Production: Pro-ject Filmproduktion, ZDF, Artificial Eye, V.O. Filmes, Wim Wenders Productions, Gray City, Pari Films, Musidora Films, Film International, Road Movies
Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Portugal, France, Spain, Netherlands
Language: English
Original Language: de

Keywords

filmmaking, movie producer

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The State of Things about?
On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.
Who directed The State of Things?
The State of Things was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in The State of Things?
The State of Things stars Isabelle Weingarten, Rebecca Pauly, Jeffrey Kime, Geoffrey Carey, Camila Mora-Scheihing, Alexandra Auder.
How long is The State of Things?
The State of Things has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is The State of Things?
The State of Things is a Drama film.
Where was The State of Things produced?
The State of Things was produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Portugal, France, Spain, Netherlands.