Kings of the Road
Im Lauf der Zeit
Synopsis
Itinerant projection-equipment repairman Bruno Winter and depressed hitchhiker Robert Lander - a doctor who has just been through a break-up with his wife and a half-hearted suicide attempt - travel along the Western side of the East-German border in a repair truck, visiting worn-out movie theaters, learning to communicate across their differences.
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Rüdiger Vogler
Bruno Winter
Hanns Zischler
Robert Lander
Lisa Kreuzer
Pauline - Cashier
Rudolf Schündler
Robert's Father
Marquard Bohm
Man Who Lost His Wife
Hans Dieter Trayer
Paul - Garage Owner
Franziska Stömmer
Cinema Owner
Patric Kreuzer
Little Boy
Wim Wenders
Spectator at Pauline's Theater (uncredited)
Peter Kaiser
Masturbating Projectionist (uncredited)
Michael Wiedemann
Teacher (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Screenplay & Story
- Wim Wenders
- Original Score
- Axel Linstädt
- Original Title
- Im Lauf der Zeit
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Production Studios
- Wim Wenders Productions, WDR, Wim Wenders Stiftung
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wim Wenders
Wim Wenders
Axel Linstädt
Robby Müller
Peter Przygodda
Wim Wenders
Department Leadership Roster
Wim Wenders
Director
Wim Wenders
Producer
Wim Wenders
Screenplay
Axel Linstädt
Original Music Composer
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
Peter Przygodda
Editor
Bernd Hirskorn
Production Design
Heidi Lüdi
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kings of the Road.
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Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Kings of the Road.
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Criterion Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings of the Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kings of the Road about?
Itinerant projection-equipment repairman Bruno Winter and depressed hitchhiker Robert Lander - a doctor who has just been through a break-up with his wife and a half-hearted suicide attempt - travel along the Western side of the East-German border in a repair truck, visiting worn-out movie theaters, learning to communicate across their differences.
Who directed Kings of the Road?
Kings of the Road was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in Kings of the Road?
The principal cast of Kings of the Road includes Rüdiger Vogler, Hanns Zischler, Lisa Kreuzer, Rudolf Schündler, Marquard Bohm.
When was Kings of the Road released and how long is it?
Kings of the Road was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Kings of the Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kings of the Road was composed by Axel Linstädt.