Smog
Synopsis
Every day they clean the dirty windows of their cars from the filthy film that has formed overnight. Measuring stations call a low smog warning. But one day a soccer player collapses on the pitch with breathlessness.
Top Cast
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Marie-Luise Marjan
Elvira Rykalla
Wolfgang Grönebaum
Franz Rykalla
Heinz Schacht
Opa Rykalla
Michaela Henner
Andrea Rykalla
Hans Schulze
Grobek
Doris Gallart
Frau Grobeck
Edda Pastor
Frl. von Schultz
Wolff Lindner
Stettner
Alf Pankarter
Steinbrück
Jürgen Hilken
Schwind
Hermann Lause
Dr. Beiersdorf
Rudolf Jürgen Bartsch
Engelbrecht
Wilfried Szubries
Timpe
Konrad Horschik
Plötz
Jakob Gröblighoff
Villarcik
C.W. Koch
Moderator
Hajo Jahn
Moderator
Hans Werner Conen
Reporter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Petersen, Wolfgang Menge
- Original Score
- Nils Sustrate
- Original Title
- Smog
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Petersen
Wolfgang Petersen, Wolfgang Menge
Nils Sustrate
Jörg-Michael Baldenius
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink
Peter Märthesheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Märthesheimer
Producer
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink
Editor
Wolfgang Petersen
Director
Jörg-Michael Baldenius
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smog about?
Every day they clean the dirty windows of their cars from the filthy film that has formed overnight. Measuring stations call a low smog warning. But one day a soccer player collapses on the pitch with breathlessness.
Who directed Smog?
Smog was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Who stars in Smog?
The principal cast of Smog includes Marie-Luise Marjan, Wolfgang Grönebaum, Heinz Schacht, Michaela Henner, Hans Schulze.
When was Smog released and how long is it?
Smog was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Smog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smog was composed by Nils Sustrate.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smog?
Smog holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).