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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Reitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Karsten Witte, Petra Kiener, Edgar Reitz, Peter Steinbach
- Original Score
- Nikos Mamangakis
- Original Title
- Stunde Null
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- ERF / Edgar Reitz Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Reitz
Karsten Witte, Petra Kiener, Edgar Reitz, Peter Steinbach
Nikos Mamangakis
Gernot Roll
Ingrid Broszat
Edgar Reitz
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Reitz
Director
Karsten Witte
Writer
Petra Kiener
Writer
Nikos Mamangakis
Original Music Composer
Edgar Reitz
Writer
Peter Steinbach
Writer
Ingrid Broszat
Editor
Edgar Reitz
Producer
Gernot Roll
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zero Hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zero Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zero Hour about?
In July 1945, US troops are leaving Saxony and Thuringia while the Red Army takes control of the territories. In a small village near Leipzig, the inhabitants try to adjust to the new authority.
Who directed Zero Hour?
Zero Hour was directed by Edgar Reitz.
Who stars in Zero Hour?
The principal cast of Zero Hour includes Kai Taschner, Herbert Weißbach, Günter Schimann, Anette Jünger, Erika Wackernagel.
When was Zero Hour released and how long is it?
Zero Hour was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Zero Hour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zero Hour was composed by Nikos Mamangakis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zero Hour?
Zero Hour holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).