The Fall (1979)
Film adaptation of the last part of Martin Walser's "Kristlein Trilogy": After the perpetually failing intellectual Anselm Kristlein had to make a living as a sales representative and advertising copywriter in "Halbzeit" and became a writer in "Das Einhorn" (filmed in 1977 by Peter Patzak), he now tries his hand as the owner of a pinball arcade in Munich, loses his wife's fortune, and returns to Lake Constance in a chaotic state of mind.
Director: Alf Brustellin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: January 18, 1979
Cast
- Franz Buchrieser - Anselm Kristlein
- Hannelore Elsner - Alissa Kristlein
- Wolfgang Kieling - Edmund Gabriel
- Eva Maria Meineke - Rosa Blomich
- Kurt Raab - Theopont Dirlewanger
- Mady Rahl - Frau Eltron
- Kurt Weinzierl - Dr. Freudenreich
- Max Strecker - Herr Kaiser
- Marquard Bohm
- Dieter Augustin
Screenplay
Music: Klaus Doldinger
Cinematography: Dietrich Lohmann
Editing: Annette Dorn
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Alf Brustellin
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fall about?
- Film adaptation of the last part of Martin Walser's "Kristlein Trilogy": After the perpetually failing intellectual Anselm Kristlein had to make a living as a sales representative and advertising copywriter in "Halbzeit" and became a writer in "Das Einhorn" (filmed in 1977 by Peter Patzak), he now tries his hand as the owner of a pinball arcade in Munich, loses his wife's fortune, and returns to Lake Constance in a chaotic state of mind.
- Who directed The Fall?
- The Fall was directed by Alf Brustellin.
- Who stars in The Fall?
- The Fall stars Franz Buchrieser, Hannelore Elsner, Wolfgang Kieling, Eva Maria Meineke, Kurt Raab, Mady Rahl.
- How long is The Fall?
- The Fall has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Fall?
- The Fall is a Drama film.
- Where was The Fall produced?
- The Fall was produced in Germany.