The Fan(1982)
Der Fan
An obsession gone mad.
The Fan Synopsis
The hero-worship that Simone has for a pop singer is built to a crescendo until she passes out when she finally sees him up-close in a crowd of fans. She is later shocked when he lets her know that he does not love her.
The Fan (1982) is a drama and horror film directed by Eckhart Schmidt, released on June 4, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Désirée Nosbusch, Bodo Staiger, Simone Brahmann and Jonas Vischer. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Eckhart Schmidt
- Writers:
- Eckhart Schmidt
- Producers:
- Martin Moszkowicz, Barbara Moorse
- Cinematographer:
- Bernd Heinl
- Composer:
- Rheingold
- Production:
- Barbara Moorse Workshop
- Status:
- Released
The Fan (1982) Trailer
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The Fan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Désirée Nosbusch
as Simone
Bodo Staiger
as R
Simone Brahmann
as Secretary
- Jonas Vischer
Jonas Vischer
as Father
Helga Tölle
as Mother
Klaus Münster
as Postman
- Ian Moorse
Ian Moorse
as Boy
- Wilfried Blasberg
Wilfried Blasberg
as Man with Dog
Sabine Kückelmann
as B
- Claudia Schumann
Claudia Schumann
as Girl
- Nikolai Hoffmann
Nikolai Hoffmann
as Manager
- Michael Fluehme
Michael Fluehme
as Promotion Man
Key crew
Directed by Eckhart Schmidt, written by Eckhart Schmidt, produced by Martin Moszkowicz and Barbara Moorse.
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The Fan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 76 ratings.
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The Fan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fan online?
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Who stars in The Fan?
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The main cast of The Fan (1982) includes Désirée Nosbusch, Bodo Staiger, Simone Brahmann, Jonas Vischer and Helga Tölle. The film was directed by Eckhart Schmidt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fan released?
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The Fan was released on June 4, 1982 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Fan worth watching?
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The Fan (1982) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fan?
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Yes. The official The Fan trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.