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Karl Scheydt
Ricky
Elga Sorbas
Rosa von Praunheim
Jan George
Jan
Hark Bohm
Doc
Ulli Lommel
Tony le Gitano
Katrin Schaake
Magdalena Fuller
Margarethe von Trotta
Maid
Ingrid Caven
Singer
Eva Ingeborg Scholz
Ricky's Mother
Kurt Raab
Ricky's Brother
Irm Hermann
Whore
Gustl Datz
Chief of Police
Marius Aicher
Police Officer
Marquard Bohm
Private Detective (uncredited)
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Franz Walsch (uncredited)
Peer Raben
Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Der amerikanische Soldat
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Antiteater-X-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Peer Raben
Dietrich Lohmann
Thea Eymèsz
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peer Raben
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Producer
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Peer Raben
Producer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production Design
Kurt Raab
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The American Soldier.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American Soldier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The American Soldier about?
Ricky returns to Munich from Vietnam and is promptly hired as a contract killer.
Who directed The American Soldier?
The American Soldier was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in The American Soldier?
The principal cast of The American Soldier includes Karl Scheydt, Elga Sorbas, Jan George, Hark Bohm, Ulli Lommel.
When was The American Soldier released and how long is it?
The American Soldier was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The American Soldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The American Soldier was composed by Peer Raben.