Jail Bait
Wildwechsel
Synopsis
In a small German town, a 14-year-old girl's relationship with an older man draws scrutiny and leads to legal consequences, reflecting the constraints of their social surroundings.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
München, Royal
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Score
- Peer Raben, Ludwig van Beethoven
- Original Title
- Wildwechsel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Intertel, Sender Freies Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Franz Xaver Kroetz
Peer Raben, Ludwig van Beethoven
Dietrich Lohmann
Thea Eymèsz
Gerhard Freund, Rolf Defrank
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Gerhard Freund
Producer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Screenplay
Kurt Raab
Production Design
Rolf Defrank
Producer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jail Bait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jail Bait about?
In a small German town, a 14-year-old girl's relationship with an older man draws scrutiny and leads to legal consequences, reflecting the constraints of their social surroundings.
Who directed Jail Bait?
Jail Bait was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in Jail Bait?
The principal cast of Jail Bait includes Harry Baer, Eva Mattes, Ruth Drexel, Irm Hermann, Klaus Löwitsch.
When was Jail Bait released and how long is it?
Jail Bait was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Jail Bait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jail Bait was composed by Peer Raben, Ludwig van Beethoven.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jail Bait?
Jail Bait holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).