Headstand
Kopfstand
Synopsis
A misunderstood youth is incorrectly placed in a mental hospital.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Viennale
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Josef Lauscher
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernst Josef Lauscher, Götz Hagmüller
- Original Score
- Frédéric Chopin, Karl Ratzer
- Original Title
- Kopfstand
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Koller
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Josef Lauscher
Ernst Josef Lauscher, Götz Hagmüller
Frédéric Chopin, Karl Ratzer
Anton Peschke
Juno Sylva Englander
Götz Hagmüller
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Josef Lauscher
Director
Ernst Josef Lauscher
Writer
Anton Peschke
Director of Photography
Juno Sylva Englander
Editor
Götz Hagmüller
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headstand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Headstand about?
A misunderstood youth is incorrectly placed in a mental hospital.
Who directed Headstand?
Headstand was directed by Ernst Josef Lauscher.
Who stars in Headstand?
The principal cast of Headstand includes Christoph Waltz, Ingrid Burkhard, Elisabeth Epp, Pavel Landovský, Kurt Jaggberg.
When was Headstand released and how long is it?
Headstand was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Headstand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Headstand was composed by Frédéric Chopin, Karl Ratzer.