The Tin Drum Movie Review 1979

German child in the 1920s wills himself to stop growing in response to the increasing Nazi presence in Germany. He communicates his anger and fear by pounding on a tin drum. Memorable scenes, excellent cast. In German with English subtitles. Adapted from the novel by Gunter Grass.

Distribution

Simon Wiesenthal Center, 1399 S. Roxbury, Los Angeles, CA 90035, Phone: (310)553-9036, Toll-free: 800-900-9036, Fax: (310)553-4521, Email: information@wiesenthal.net, URL: http://www.wiesenthal.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 141 minutes.
Originally from German.

Cast and Crew

Genres

World War II, Childhood Visions, Anti-War War Movies, Unexplained Phenomena, 4 Bones

Screenplay

Jean-Claude Carriere, Volker Schlondorff

Cast

David Bennent, Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, Daniel Olbrychski, Katharina Thalbach, Heinz Bennent, Andrea Ferreol, Charles Aznavour

Cinematography

Igor Luther

Director

Volker Schlondorff

Music

Maurice Jarre

Producer

New World Pictures

Awards

Oscars 1979: Foreign Film; Cannes 1979: Film; L.A. Film Critics 1980: Foreign Film.