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The Tin Drum

R19792h 42mVolker Schlöndorff
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 63

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"A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos."

In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.

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PubertyAdulteryLolitaSuicideBased On Novel Or BookNaziDwarfGdansk, PolandCircusToxication

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Tin Drum (1979) about?

In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.

Who stars in The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum stars Mario Adorf (Alfred Matzerath), Angela Winkler (Agnes Matzerath), David Bennent (Oskar Matzerath), Katharina Thalbach (Maria Matzerath), Daniel Olbrychski (Jan Bronski). The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

How long is The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Is The Tin Drum worth watching?

The Tin Drum holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Drama, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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