All Quiet on the Western Front(1979)
They left for war as boys, never to return as men.
All Quiet on the Western Front Synopsis
At the start of World War I, Paul Baumer is a young German patriot, eager to fight. Indoctrinated with propaganda at school, he and his friends eagerly sign up for the army soon after graduation. But when the horrors of war soon become too much to bear, and as his friends die or become gravely wounded, Paul questions the sanity of fighting over a few hundreds yards of war-torn countryside.
All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) is a war, drama and tv movie film directed by Delbert Mann, released on November 14, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Richard Thomas, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence and Ian Holm. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 234 ratings.
- Director:
- Delbert Mann
- Writers:
- Erich Maria Remarque, Paul Monash
- Producers:
- Norman Rosemont
- Cinematographer:
- John Coquillon
- Composer:
- Allyn Ferguson
- Production:
- Norman Rosemont Productions, Marble Arch Productions, ITC Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) Trailer
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All Quiet on the Western Front Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Thomas
as Paul Bäumer
Ernest Borgnine
as Stanislaus Katczinsky
Donald Pleasence
as Kantorek
Ian Holm
as Himmelstoss
Patricia Neal
as Paul's Mother
Paul Mark Elliott
as Josef Behm
David Bradley
as Albert Kropp
- Matthew Evans
Matthew Evans
as Friedrich Muller
- George Winter
George Winter
as Franz Kemmerich
Dominic Jephcott
as Peter Leer
Mark Drewry
as Tjaden
- Colin Mayes
Colin Mayes
as Westhus
Key crew
Directed by Delbert Mann, written by Erich Maria Remarque and Paul Monash, produced by Norman Rosemont.
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All Quiet on the Western Front Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 234 ratings.
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All Quiet on the Western Front – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch All Quiet on the Western Front online?
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All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in All Quiet on the Western Front?
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The main cast of All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) includes Richard Thomas, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Ian Holm and Patricia Neal. The film was directed by Delbert Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was All Quiet on the Western Front released?
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All Quiet on the Western Front was released on November 14, 1979 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is All Quiet on the Western Front worth watching?
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All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 234 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for All Quiet on the Western Front?
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