Germany in Autumn(1978)
Deutschland im Herbst
Germany in Autumn Synopsis
Nine fictitious documentaries and films reflect the mood of late 1970s Germany, particularly the two-month period in 1977 when a businessman was kidnapped by the RAF (Red Army Faction). The kidnap had been made to orchestrate the release of the original leaders of the RAF, aka the Baader-Meinhof.
Germany in Autumn (1978) is a documentary and drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on March 3, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Hannelore Hoger, Angela Winkler, Vadim Glowna and Katja Rupé. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Maximiliane Mainka, Edgar Reitz, Peter Schubert
- Producers:
- Theo Hinz, Eberhard Junkersdorf
- Cinematographer:
- Dietrich Lohmann
- Production:
- ABS Filmproduktion, Tango Film, Kairos-Film
- Status:
- Released
Germany in Autumn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hannelore Hoger
as Gabi Teichert
Angela Winkler
as Antigone
Vadim Glowna
as Freiermuth
Katja Rupé
as Franziska Busch
Heinz Bennent
as Mitglied des Kommitees
Wolf Biermann
as Self
Joachim Bißmeier
as TV-Redakteur
Helmut Griem
as TV-Redakteur
Dieter Laser
as Abgeordneter (TV Aufsichtsgremium)
Manfred Zapatka
Horst Mahler
as Self
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Maximiliane Mainka, Edgar Reitz and Peter Schubert, produced by Theo Hinz and Eberhard Junkersdorf.
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Germany in Autumn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 31 ratings.
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Germany in Autumn – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Germany in Autumn?
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The main cast of Germany in Autumn (1978) includes Hannelore Hoger, Angela Winkler, Vadim Glowna, Katja Rupé and Heinz Bennent. The film was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Germany in Autumn released?
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Germany in Autumn was released on March 3, 1978 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Germany in Autumn worth watching?
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Germany in Autumn (1978) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.