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The State of Things

1219822h 1mWim Wenders

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

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.

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What is The State of Things (1982) 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 stars in The State of Things?

The State of Things stars Isabelle Weingarten (Anna), Rebecca Pauly (Joan), Jeffrey Kime (Mark), Geoffrey Carey (Robert), Camila Mora-Scheihing (Julia). The film was directed by Wim Wenders.

How long is The State of Things?

The State of Things has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated 12.

Where can I watch The State of Things?

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