The Sandman(1983)
Der Sandmann
The Sandman Synopsis
Based on the classic 19th century tale by German writer/composer E.T.A. Hoffmann, the film investigates the tale's themes of obsession and madness, emphasizing expressionist imagery and theatrical style. The story relates the life of the young student Nathanael, whose childhood memories are haunted by a sinister man. As a child, Nathanael believed this dark figure to be the mythic Sandman, who puts children to sleep by stealing their eyes. When confronted by this same evil presence as an adult, he is pushed toward madness as he tries to confront his childhood fears.
The Sandman (1983) is a drama, history, tv movie and horror film directed by Dagmar Damek, released on January 1, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Christoph Waltz, Monika Baumgartner, Dominic Raacke and Rudolf Schündler. Viewers rate it 9.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Dagmar Damek
- Status:
- Released
The Sandman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christoph Waltz
as Nathanael
Monika Baumgartner
Dominic Raacke
Rudolf Schündler
- Claus Eberth
Claus Eberth
Felix von Manteuffel
Key crew
Directed by Dagmar Damek.
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The Sandman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Sandman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sandman online?
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Who stars in The Sandman?
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The main cast of The Sandman (1983) includes Christoph Waltz, Monika Baumgartner, Dominic Raacke, Rudolf Schündler and Claus Eberth. The film was directed by Dagmar Damek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sandman released?
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The Sandman was released on January 1, 1983 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Sandman worth watching?
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The Sandman (1983) holds an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.