The Tin Drum
Die Blechtrommel
“A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos.”
Synopsis
In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Tin Drum (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-21
Top Cast
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Mario Adorf
Alfred Matzerath
Angela Winkler
Agnes Matzerath
David Bennent
Oskar Matzerath
Katharina Thalbach
Maria Matzerath
Daniel Olbrychski
Jan Bronski
Tina Engel
Young Anna Koljaiczek
Berta Drews
Anna Koljaiczek
Roland Teubner
Joseph Koljaiczek
Tadeusz Kunikowski
Uncle Vinzenz
Andréa Ferréol
Lina Greff
Heinz Bennent
Greff
Ilse Pagé
Gretchen Scheffler
Werner Rehm
Scheffler
Käte Jaenicke
Mother Truczinski
Otto Sander
Meyn
Charles Aznavour
Sigismund Markus
Fritz Hakl
Bebra
Mariella Oliveri
Roswitha
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.67x
+$14M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Volker Schlöndorff, Franz Seitz Junior, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Die Blechtrommel
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17M
- Production Studios
- Jadran Film, Artemis Film, Franz Seitz Filmproduktion, Argos films, Hallelujah Films, GGB-14, Neue Bioskop Film, Auditrust, Taurus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
Volker Schlöndorff, Franz Seitz Junior, Jean-Claude Carrière, Günter Grass
Maurice Jarre
Igor Luther
Suzanne Baron
Anatole Dauman, Franz Seitz Junior, Eberhard Junkersdorf
Department Leadership Roster
Igor Luther
Director of Photography
Volker Schlöndorff
Screenplay
Franz Seitz Junior
Screenplay
Anatole Dauman
Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay
Suzanne Baron
Editor
Franz Seitz Junior
Producer
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Nikos Perakis
Production Design
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tin Drum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tin Drum about?
In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.
Who directed The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in The Tin Drum?
The principal cast of The Tin Drum includes Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent, Katharina Thalbach, Daniel Olbrychski.
When was The Tin Drum released and how long is it?
The Tin Drum was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $17M at the worldwide box office (5.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Tin Drum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tin Drum was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).