Pharos of Chaos
Leuchtturm des Chaos
Synopsis
A superb, moving and thrilling interview with American actor Sterling Hayden (1916-86), held in Besançon, France, on board a dilapidated barge, when he was 65 years old. An unparalleled portrait, in his own words and without any qualms, of a legendary Hollywood star, icon of film noir and the western, who was also a marine, an OSS agent, an anti-communist informer, a writer and a wandering sailor: the hero of his own life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 24, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manfred Blank, Wolf-Eckart Bühler
- Screenplay & Story
- Hella Kothmann
- Original Title
- Leuchtturm des Chaos
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manfred Blank, Wolf-Eckart Bühler
Hella Kothmann
Bernd Fiedler
Manfred Blank
Wolf-Eckart Bühler
Department Leadership Roster
Manfred Blank
Director
Wolf-Eckart Bühler
Director
Manfred Blank
Editor
Wolf-Eckart Bühler
Producer
Bernd Fiedler
Director of Photography
Hella Kothmann
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pharos of Chaos
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What is Pharos of Chaos about?
A superb, moving and thrilling interview with American actor Sterling Hayden (1916-86), held in Besançon, France, on board a dilapidated barge, when he was 65 years old. An unparalleled portrait, in his own words and without any qualms, of a legendary Hollywood star, icon of film noir and the western, who was also a marine, an OSS agent, an anti-communist informer, a writer and a wandering sailor: the hero of his own life.
Who directed Pharos of Chaos?
Pharos of Chaos was directed by Manfred Blank, Wolf-Eckart Bühler.
Who stars in Pharos of Chaos?
The principal cast of Pharos of Chaos includes Charles Brauer, Sterling Hayden, Burkhard Driest, Hannes Wader, Hanns Zischler.
When was Pharos of Chaos released and how long is it?
Pharos of Chaos was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pharos of Chaos?
Pharos of Chaos holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).