Kings of the Road(1976)
Im Lauf der Zeit
Kings of the Road Synopsis
Itinerant projection-equipment repairman Bruno Winter and depressed hitchhiker Robert Lander - a doctor who has just been through a break-up with his wife and a half-hearted suicide attempt - travel along the Western side of the East-German border in a repair truck, visiting worn-out movie theaters, learning to communicate across their differences.
Kings of the Road (1976) is a drama film directed by Wim Wenders, released on March 4, 1976 with a runtime of 2h 57m. It stars Rüdiger Vogler, Hanns Zischler, Lisa Kreuzer and Rudolf Schündler. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 152 ratings.
- Director:
- Wim Wenders
- Writers:
- Wim Wenders
- Producers:
- Wim Wenders
- Cinematographer:
- Robby Müller
- Composer:
- Axel Linstädt
- Production:
- Wim Wenders Productions, WDR, Wim Wenders Stiftung
- Status:
- Released
Kings of the Road Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rüdiger Vogler
as Bruno Winter
Hanns Zischler
as Robert Lander
Lisa Kreuzer
as Pauline - Cashier
Rudolf Schündler
as Robert's Father
Marquard Bohm
as Man Who Lost His Wife
- Hans Dieter Trayer
Hans Dieter Trayer
as Paul - Garage Owner
- Franziska Stömmer
Franziska Stömmer
as Cinema Owner
- Patric Kreuzer
Patric Kreuzer
as Little Boy
Wim Wenders
as Spectator at Pauline's Theater (uncredited)
- Peter Kaiser
Peter Kaiser
as Masturbating Projectionist (uncredited)
- Michael Wiedemann
Michael Wiedemann
as Teacher (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Wim Wenders, written by Wim Wenders, produced by Wim Wenders.
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Kings of the Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 152 ratings.
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Kings of the Road – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kings of the Road online?
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Kings of the Road (1976) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kings of the Road?
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The main cast of Kings of the Road (1976) includes Rüdiger Vogler, Hanns Zischler, Lisa Kreuzer, Rudolf Schündler and Marquard Bohm. The film was directed by Wim Wenders. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kings of the Road released?
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Kings of the Road was released on March 4, 1976 and runs for 2h 57m.
Is Kings of the Road worth watching?
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Kings of the Road (1976) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 152 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.