The Tin Drum (1979) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Tin Drum (1979) — In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. Streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel.
The Tin Drum (1979) Storyline
In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.
Full Cast & Crew
- Mario Adorf as Alfred Matzerath
- Angela Winkler as Agnes Matzerath
- David Bennent as Oskar Matzerath
- Katharina Thalbach as Maria Matzerath
- Daniel Olbrychski as Jan Bronski
- Tina Engel as Young Anna Koljaiczek
- Berta Drews as Anna Koljaiczek
- Roland Teubner as Joseph Koljaiczek
- Tadeusz Kunikowski as Uncle Vinzenz
- Andréa Ferréol as Lina Greff
- Heinz Bennent as Greff
- Ilse Pagé as Gretchen Scheffler
- Werner Rehm as Scheffler
- Käte Jaenicke as Mother Truczinski
- Otto Sander as Meyn
Why Watch The Tin Drum?
The Vibe: The Tin Drum is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and history and war movie from 1979. Directed by Volker Schlöndorff, and starring Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig.
Fan Reception: Boasting a solid score of 7/10, The Tin Drum delivers a polished experience that stands out in the crowded Drama landscape.
Time Investment: At 2h 42m, this is an epic-length movie that rewards patient viewers with a deeply immersive experience.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with history elements, The Tin Drum deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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