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- Director
- Marianne Enzensberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Marianne Enzensberger
- Original Score
- Alexander Kraut, Gerd Pasemann
- Original Title
- Der Biß
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Marianne Enzensberger
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marianne Enzensberger
Marianne Enzensberger
Alexander Kraut, Gerd Pasemann
Marianne Enzensberger
Renée Gundelach
Department Leadership Roster
Marianne Enzensberger
Writer
Marianne Enzensberger
Director
Ina Becker
Production Design
Marianne Enzensberger
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bite about?
Turned while visiting New York, down-on-her-luck Neue Deutsche Welle vampire Sylvana struggles to get by in 1980s West Berlin when she realizes none of her friends want to be bitten.
Who directed The Bite?
The Bite was directed by Marianne Enzensberger.
Who stars in The Bite?
The principal cast of The Bite includes Marianne Enzensberger, Marianne Rosenberg, Ulrike Buschbauer, Jörg Pfennigwerth, Mike Shephard.
When was The Bite released and how long is it?
The Bite was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bite was composed by Alexander Kraut, Gerd Pasemann.




















