World on a Wire
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World on a Wire

What world do we live in? Is it real?

Welt am Draht

7.2 /10 73 votes
October 14, 1973 - October 16, 1973 1 Season 2 Episodes 102 min Ended

Overview

World on a Wire is a two-part 1973 West German science fiction television serial broadcast on ARD. Shot on 16 mm film, the two-part miniseries is directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who co-writes the screenplay with Fritz Müller-Scherz, based on Daniel F. Galouye's 1964 novel Simulacron-3. In the future, Simulacron, a computer simulated reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr Fred Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

Miniseries

1973 2 Episodes

In the future, Simulacron, a computer project simulating reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr Fred Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers.

Key Information

Created By Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Network Das Erste
Type Miniseries
Rating 7.2/10
Language DE
Country Germany

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Cast & Crew

Klaus Löwitsch

Klaus Löwitsch

Fred Stiller

Mascha Rabben

Mascha Rabben

Eva Vollmer

Karl-Heinz Vosgerau

Karl-Heinz Vosgerau

Herbert Siskins

Adrian Hoven

Adrian Hoven

Professor Henry Vollmer

Ivan Desny

Ivan Desny

Günther Lause

Ingrid Caven

Ingrid Caven

Secretary Uschi

Barbara Valentin

Barbara Valentin

Gloria Fromm

Günter Lamprecht

Günter Lamprecht

Fritz Walfang

Margit Carstensen

Margit Carstensen

Maya Schmidt-Genter

Wolfgang Schenck

Wolfgang Schenck

Franz Hahn

Karl Scheydt

Karl Scheydt

Inspector Stuhlfahrt

Elma Karlowa

Elma Karlowa

Cafeteria Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

World on a Wire is a two-part 1973 West German science fiction television serial broadcast on ARD. Shot on 16 mm film, the two-part miniseries is directed by Rainer Werner...

World on a Wire has 1 season with 2 episodes.

World on a Wire premiered on October 14, 1973.

No, World on a Wire has ended. The final episode aired on October 16, 1973.

World on a Wire originally aired on Das Erste. Check your local streaming services for availability.

World on a Wire was created by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

World on a Wire has a rating of 7.2/10 based on user reviews.

World on a Wire is classified as Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery.