The Fall
Der Sturz
Synopsis
Film adaptation of the last part of Martin Walser's "Kristlein Trilogy": After the perpetually failing intellectual Anselm Kristlein had to make a living as a sales representative and advertising copywriter in "Halbzeit" and became a writer in "Das Einhorn" (filmed in 1977 by Peter Patzak), he now tries his hand as the owner of a pinball arcade in Munich, loses his wife's fortune, and returns to Lake Constance in a chaotic state of mind.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alf Brustellin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alf Brustellin, Bernhard Sinkel, Martin Walser
- Original Score
- Klaus Doldinger
- Original Title
- Der Sturz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alf Brustellin
Alf Brustellin, Bernhard Sinkel, Martin Walser
Klaus Doldinger
Dietrich Lohmann
Annette Dorn
Department Leadership Roster
Alf Brustellin
Writer
Bernhard Sinkel
Writer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Annette Dorn
Editor
Alf Brustellin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fall
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What is The Fall about?
Film adaptation of the last part of Martin Walser's "Kristlein Trilogy": After the perpetually failing intellectual Anselm Kristlein had to make a living as a sales representative and advertising copywriter in "Halbzeit" and became a writer in "Das Einhorn" (filmed in 1977 by Peter Patzak), he now tries his hand as the owner of a pinball arcade in Munich, loses his wife's fortune, and returns to Lake Constance in a chaotic state of mind.
Who directed The Fall?
The Fall was directed by Alf Brustellin.
Who stars in The Fall?
The principal cast of The Fall includes Franz Buchrieser, Hannelore Elsner, Wolfgang Kieling, Eva Maria Meineke, Kurt Raab.
When was The Fall released and how long is it?
The Fall was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fall was composed by Klaus Doldinger.
Is The Fall based on a book or true story?
The Fall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martin Walser".