
The Breakdown
Die Panne
Synopsis
A man waits at the side of the motorway with a tow rope, waiting for a car to tow him. Many, many cars go by without stopping until the driver of a small dilapidated car takes pity on him. The rope is attached. The other end of the rope leads to a pot-hole in the road. Lurking insides the pot-hole is a surprise.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Georgi, Lutz Stützner
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Georgi, Hedda Gehm, Lutz Stützner
- Original Title
- Die Panne
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Georgi, Lutz Stützner
Klaus Georgi, Hedda Gehm, Lutz Stützner
Brigitte Schönberner
Anita Uebe
Department Leadership Roster
Hedda Gehm
Writer
Klaus Georgi
Writer
Lutz Stützner
Writer
Klaus Georgi
Director
Lutz Stützner
Director
Anita Uebe
Editor
Brigitte Schönberner
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Breakdown.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Breakdown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Breakdown about?
A man waits at the side of the motorway with a tow rope, waiting for a car to tow him. Many, many cars go by without stopping until the driver of a small dilapidated car takes pity on him. The rope is attached. The other end of the rope leads to a pot-hole in the road. Lurking insides the pot-hole is a surprise.
Who directed The Breakdown?
The Breakdown was directed by Klaus Georgi, Lutz Stützner.
Who stars in The Breakdown?
The principal cast of The Breakdown includes Not specified.
When was The Breakdown released and how long is it?
The Breakdown was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 3m.




















