Knife in the Head (1978)
One night when seeking his estranged wife, Hoffmann goes to the youth center where she works. The police are there rounding up radicals who frequent the center - Hoffmann runs into the building and ends up being shot in the head. He awakens with brain trauma, partially paralyzed and unable to speak. The police accuse him of stabbing an officer; the radicals herald him as an innocent victim of police brutality. During his slow recovery at the hospital, Hoffmann must piece together his life and struggle to remember the events of that night.
Director: Reinhard Hauff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: November 17, 1978
Cast
- Bruno Ganz - Hoffmann
- Angela Winkler - Ann
- Hans Christian Blech - Anleitner
- Heinz Hoenig - Volker
- Hans Brenner - Scholz
- Udo Samel - Schurig
- Eike Gallwitz - Dr. Groeske
- Carla Egerer - Schwester Angelika
- Gabriele Dossi - Schwester Emilie
- Hans Fuchs - Chefarzt
Screenplay
Music: Irmin Schmidt
Cinematography: Frank Brühne
Editing: Peter Przygodda
Production: Neue Bioskop Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Reinhard Hauff
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Knife in the Head about?
- One night when seeking his estranged wife, Hoffmann goes to the youth center where she works. The police are there rounding up radicals who frequent the center - Hoffmann runs into the building and ends up being shot in the head. He awakens with brain trauma, partially paralyzed and unable to speak. The police accuse him of stabbing an officer; the radicals herald him as an innocent victim of police brutality. During his slow recovery at the hospital, Hoffmann must piece together his life and struggle to remember the events of that night.
- Who directed Knife in the Head?
- Knife in the Head was directed by Reinhard Hauff.
- Who stars in Knife in the Head?
- Knife in the Head stars Bruno Ganz, Angela Winkler, Hans Christian Blech, Heinz Hoenig, Hans Brenner, Udo Samel.
- How long is Knife in the Head?
- Knife in the Head has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Knife in the Head?
- Knife in the Head is a Drama film.
- Where was Knife in the Head produced?
- Knife in the Head was produced in Germany.