The Wave
Synopsis
A teacher conducts an experiment in an American high school where students learn how easy it is to be seduced by the same social forces which led to the horrors of Nazi Germany.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Grasshoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Dawkins, Ron Jones
- Original Score
- John Anderson
- Original Title
- The Wave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- TAT Communications Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Grasshoff
Johnny Dawkins, Ron Jones
John Anderson
Hanania Baer
Mario Di Mambro
Virginia L. Carter, Fern Field
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Grasshoff
Director
Mario Di Mambro
Editor
Hanania Baer
Director of Photography
Fern Field
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wave about?
A teacher conducts an experiment in an American high school where students learn how easy it is to be seduced by the same social forces which led to the horrors of Nazi Germany.
Who directed The Wave?
The Wave was directed by Alexander Grasshoff.
Who stars in The Wave?
The principal cast of The Wave includes Bruce Davison, Lori Lethin, John Putch, Johnny Doran, Pasha Gray.
When was The Wave released and how long is it?
The Wave was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wave was composed by John Anderson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wave?
The Wave holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).