The Tin Drum

A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos.

Die Blechtrommel

⭐ 6.9 /10 518 votes

May 2, 1979 2h 42m Released

Drama History War

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Volker Schlöndorff
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Jean-Claude Carrière, Günter Grass
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Jadran Film
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.9/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    DE
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $3,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Mario Adorf

Alfred Matzerath

Angela Winkler

Agnes Matzerath

David Bennent

Oskar Matzerath

Katharina Thalbach

Maria Matzerath

Daniel Olbrychski

Jan Bronski

Tina Engel

Young Anna Koljaiczek

Berta Drews

Anna Koljaiczek

Roland Teubner

Joseph Koljaiczek

Tadeusz Kunikowski

Uncle Vinzenz

Andréa Ferréol

Lina Greff

Heinz Bennent

Greff

Ilse Pagé

Gretchen Scheffler

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Tin Drum released?

The Tin Drum was released on May 2, 1979.

How long is The Tin Drum?

The runtime of The Tin Drum is 2h 42m.

What genre is The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum is a Drama, History, War movie.

What is the rating of The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

Who stars in The Tin Drum?

The main cast of The Tin Drum includes Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent.

What language is The Tin Drum in?

The Tin Drum is originally in German.