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The Fall

19791h 43mAlf Brustellin
IMDb 5.1

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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.

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What is The Fall (1979) 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…

Who stars in The Fall?

The Fall stars Franz Buchrieser (Anselm Kristlein), Hannelore Elsner (Alissa Kristlein), Wolfgang Kieling (Edmund Gabriel), Eva Maria Meineke (Rosa Blomich), Kurt Raab (Theopont Dirlewanger). The film was directed by Alf Brustellin.

How long is The Fall?

The Fall has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

Is The Fall worth watching?

The Fall holds an IMDb rating of 5.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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