The Big Mess
Der große Verhau
Synopsis
Outer space in 2034 is run by greedy corporations in a rundown bureaucracy. Two astronauts, who are not very smart, make their way with shady dealings, smuggling and spaceship wrecking.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Kluge
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Kluge
- Original Title
- Der große Verhau
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Kairos-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Kluge
Alexander Kluge
Thomas Mauch, Alfred Tichawsky
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Kluge
Writer
Alexander Kluge
Director
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Editor
Thomas Mauch
Director of Photography
Alfred Tichawsky
Director of Photography
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Sci-Fi Cinema in the 1970s
Science fiction movies from the seventies (1970-1979), including TV movies as well as stand-alone mini-series. This list uses a fairly strict definition of science fiction, and therefore does not include most films that deal with fantasy, the supernatural, or super heroes. Films that fall more under the umbrella of horror (like a lot of zombie and pandemic films) have also been omitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Mess
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What is The Big Mess about?
Outer space in 2034 is run by greedy corporations in a rundown bureaucracy. Two astronauts, who are not very smart, make their way with shady dealings, smuggling and spaceship wrecking.
Who directed The Big Mess?
The Big Mess was directed by Alexander Kluge.
Who stars in The Big Mess?
The principal cast of The Big Mess includes Vinzenz Sterr, Maria Sterr, Hannelore Hoger, Hark Bohm, Silvia Forsthofer.
When was The Big Mess released and how long is it?
The Big Mess was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.