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  1. Movies
  2. Desaster

Desaster

1973
1h 36m
Drama
Crime
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1973

Runtime

1h 36m

Storyline

The film addresses the failure of the individual in anonymous urban society. The film begins as men attempt to break out of their anonymity and reveal themselves. In doing so, they encounter social rules that are not suited to them. The film asks how men can survive in a chaotic city by remaining silent.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Mar 19, 1973
Languages
German
Director
Reinhard Hauff
Reinhard Hauff
Production Countries
Germany

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Klaus Löwitsch

Klaus Löwitsch

Urs Werther

Margarethe von Trotta

Margarethe von Trotta

Ulla Werther

Dieter Laser

Dieter Laser

Alf Harden

Ruth-Maria Kubitschek

Ruth-Maria Kubitschek

Frau Peitz

Georg Marischka

Georg Marischka

Herr Peitz

Kai Fischer

Kai Fischer

Fräulein Baum

Eva Mattes

Eva Mattes

Rosi

Eva Maria Bauer

Eva Maria Bauer

Lisbeth

Horst Michael Neutze

Siggi

Gert Schaefer

Polizeichef

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