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The Leading Man

19771h 31mReinhard Hauff

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Pepe is 15. His life in social misery changes completely when he is chosen as the main character of a film production. Shot on location where he lives with his primitive, brutal and authoritarian father, a pig farmer.

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What is The Leading Man (1977) about?

Pepe is 15. His life in social misery changes completely when he is chosen as the main character of a film production. Shot on location where he lives with his primitive, brutal and authoritarian father, a pig farmer.

Who stars in The Leading Man?

The Leading Man stars Michael Schweiger (Pepe Schikowski), Mario Adorf (Schikowski), Vadim Glowna (Max Schneider), Rolf Zacher (Willy), Hans Brenner (Reporter). The film was directed by Reinhard Hauff.

How long is The Leading Man?

The Leading Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977.

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