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The Fair

1619601h 42mWolfgang Staudte
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In 1959, in a small German village, the annual fair is set up. When a carousel is fixed firmly in the ground, a fair worker discovers a skeleton, a steel helmet, and a machine gun. The skeleton belongs to Robert Mertens, a plain soldier, who deserted in 1944 und flew to his home village. But when he arrived, no one wanted to help him, neither his former friends nor the minister, or even his own parents.

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What is The Fair (1960) about?

In 1959, in a small German village, the annual fair is set up. When a carousel is fixed firmly in the ground, a fair worker discovers a skeleton, a steel helmet, and a machine gun. The skeleton belongs to Robert Mertens, a plain soldier, who deserted in 1944 und flew to his home village. But when he arrived, no one wanted to help him, neither his former friends nor the minister, or even his own…

Who stars in The Fair?

The Fair stars Juliette Mayniel (Annette), Götz George (Robert Mertens), Hans Mahnke (Paul Mertens), Wolfgang Reichmann (Georg Höchert), Manja Behrens (Martha Mertens). The film was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.

How long is The Fair?

The Fair has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1960. It is rated 16.

Where can I watch The Fair?

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