The State of Things(1982)
Der Stand der Dinge
They didn't want to kill him. They just wanted a story.
The State of Things Synopsis
On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.
The State of Things (1982) is a drama film directed by Wim Wenders, released on March 22, 1982 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Isabelle Weingarten, Rebecca Pauly, Jeffrey Kime and Geoffrey Carey. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Wim Wenders
- Writers:
- Robert Kramer, Josh Wallace, Wim Wenders
- Producers:
- Chris Sievernich, Wim Wenders
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Murphy
- Composer:
- Jürgen Knieper
- Production:
- Pro-ject Filmproduktion, ZDF, Artificial Eye, V.O. Filmes, Wim Wenders Productions, Gray City, Pari Films, Musidora Films, Film International, Road Movies
- Status:
- Released
The State of Things (1982) Trailer
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The State of Things Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabelle Weingarten
as Anna
Rebecca Pauly
as Joan
- Jeffrey Kime
Jeffrey Kime
as Mark
Geoffrey Carey
as Robert
- Camila Mora-Scheihing
Camila Mora-Scheihing
as Julia
Alexandra Auder
as Jane
Patrick Bauchau
as Friedrich Munro
- Paul Getty Jr.
Paul Getty Jr.
as Dennis
Viva
as Kate
Samuel Fuller
as Joe
Artur Semedo
as Production Manager
- Francisco Baião
Francisco Baião
as Soundman
Key crew
Directed by Wim Wenders, written by Robert Kramer, Josh Wallace and Wim Wenders, produced by Chris Sievernich and Wim Wenders.
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The State of Things Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 85 ratings.
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The State of Things – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The State of Things online?
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The State of Things (1982) is available to stream on Amazon Arthaus Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The State of Things?
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The main cast of The State of Things (1982) includes Isabelle Weingarten, Rebecca Pauly, Jeffrey Kime, Geoffrey Carey and Camila Mora-Scheihing. 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 The State of Things released?
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The State of Things was released on March 22, 1982 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The State of Things worth watching?
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The State of Things (1982) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 85 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 The State of Things?
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Yes. The official The State of Things trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.