Baal(1970)
Baal Synopsis
An exploration of the cult of the genius, an anti-heroic figure who chooses to be a social outcast and live on the fringe of bourgeois morality.
Baal (1970) is a drama film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, released on January 7, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Sigi Graue, Margarethe von Trotta and Günther Neutze. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Writers:
- Volker Schlöndorff, Bertolt Brecht
- Producers:
- Volker Schlöndorff, Hans Prescher, Hellmut Haffner
- Cinematographer:
- Dietrich Lohmann
- Composer:
- Klaus Doldinger
- Production:
- HR
- Status:
- Released
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Baal Videos & Clips
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A Scene from BAAL
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Margarethe von Trotta on BAAL and Fassbinder
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Baal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
as Baal
- Sigi Graue
Sigi Graue
as Ekart
Margarethe von Trotta
as Sophie
Günther Neutze
as Nech
Hanna Schygulla
as Luise
Marian Seidowsky
as Johannes
- Irmgard Paulis
Irmgard Paulis
as Johanna
- Wilmut Borell
Wilmut Borell
as Mjurk
- Christine Schuberth
Christine Schuberth
as Stripperin Sabitka
Walter Sedlmayr
as Anwalt Pschierer
Günther Kaufmann
as Kutscher Orgauer
- Miriam Spoerri
Miriam Spoerri
as Emilie Mech
Key crew
Directed by Volker Schlöndorff, written by Volker Schlöndorff and Bertolt Brecht, produced by Volker Schlöndorff, Hans Prescher and Hellmut Haffner.
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Baal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 21 ratings.
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Baal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Baal online?
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Baal (1970) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Baal?
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The main cast of Baal (1970) includes Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Sigi Graue, Margarethe von Trotta, Günther Neutze and Hanna Schygulla. The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Baal released?
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Baal was released on January 7, 1970 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Baal worth watching?
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Baal (1970) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Baal?
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Yes. The official Baal trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.