Knife in the Head (1978)
German drama film directed by Reinhard Hauff
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 48m 108 min
- Released
- 11 October 1978
- Language
- German
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Knife in the Head has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 min). The German film released on 11 October 1978. It is directed by Reinhard Hauff and stars Bruno Ganz, Angela Winkler and Hans Christian Blech.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Reinhard Hauff
- Cast
- Bruno Ganz, Angela Winkler, Hans Christian Blech, Heinz Hoenig, Udo Samel, Carla Egerer, Hans Brenner, Eike Gallwitz, Gabriele Dossi, Gert Burkard
- Cinematography
- Frank Brühne
- Editing
- Peter Przygodda
- Music
- Irmin Schmidt
- Written by
- Peter Schneider
- Produced by
- Eberhard Junkersdorf, Wolf-Dietrich Brücker
Box office, awards and more
- Country
- Germany
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 11 October 1978
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Knife in the Head?
Knife in the Head has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes, or 108 min.
When did Knife in the Head release?
Knife in the Head released on 11 October 1978.
Who directed Knife in the Head?
Knife in the Head is directed by Reinhard Hauff.
Who is in the cast of Knife in the Head?
The cast of Knife in the Head includes Bruno Ganz, Angela Winkler, Hans Christian Blech, Heinz Hoenig, Udo Samel and Carla Egerer.
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