Fuses
Zündschnüre
Synopsis
Zündschnüre explores the emotional and psychological aftermath of war. The story follows two former soldiers who return home after serving in a brutal conflict. They find themselves struggling to reintegrate into civilian life, grappling with trauma, guilt, and their difficult pasts. As they attempt to reconnect with their families and rebuild their lives, the haunting effects of war continue to haunt them, testing their resilience and relationships. Fuses is a poignant and intense exploration of human suffering, healing, and the lingering scars of violence.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Michael Olbrich
Fänä Spormann
Bettina Porsch
Sugga Trietsch
Kurt Funk
Zünder Krach
Thomas Visser
Viehmann Ronsdorf
Tilli Breidenbach
Oma Berta Niehus
Hermann Günther
Pottmann
Hans Beerhenke
Heini Spormann
Franz Josef Steffens
Ewald Stumpe
Tana Schanzara
Tante Herta Ronsdorf
Heinz Meier
Saremba
Burkhard Driest
Arthur Bidulski
Hildegard Wensch
Friedchen Bohr
Christine Wodetzky
Gertrude Rosenkranz
Jan Groth
Stacho
Jochen Schroeder
Renate Becker
Marie-Luise Marjan
Hermann Lause
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reinhard Hauff
- Screenplay & Story
- Burkhard Driest
- Original Score
- Franz Josef Degenhardt
- Original Title
- Zündschnüre
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reinhard Hauff
Burkhard Driest, Franz Josef Degenhardt
Franz Josef Degenhardt
Frank Brühne
Marie-Anne Naumann
Wolf-Dietrich Brücker
Department Leadership Roster
Burkhard Driest
Screenplay
Wolf-Dietrich Brücker
Producer
Frank Brühne
Director of Photography
Marie-Anne Naumann
Editor
Brigitte Scholz
Costume Design
Reinhard Hauff
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fuses
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What is Fuses about?
Zündschnüre explores the emotional and psychological aftermath of war. The story follows two former soldiers who return home after serving in a brutal conflict. They find themselves struggling to reintegrate into civilian life, grappling with trauma, guilt, and their difficult pasts. As they attempt to reconnect with their families and rebuild their lives, the haunting effects of war continue to haunt them, testing their resilience and relationships. Fuses is a poignant and intense exploration of human suffering, healing, and the lingering scars of violence.
Who directed Fuses?
Fuses was directed by Reinhard Hauff.
Who stars in Fuses?
The principal cast of Fuses includes Michael Olbrich, Bettina Porsch, Kurt Funk, Thomas Visser, Tilli Breidenbach.
When was Fuses released and how long is it?
Fuses was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Fuses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fuses was composed by Franz Josef Degenhardt.
Is Fuses based on a book or true story?
Fuses is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Franz Josef Degenhardt".