The Tin Drum

A SAVAGE, SWEEPING EPIC OF SOCIETY IN CHAOS.

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.

Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Cast: Mario Adorf , Angela Winkler , David Bennent , Katharina Thalbach , Daniel Olbrychski , Tina Engel , Berta Drews , Roland Teubner , Tadeusz Kunikowski , Andréa Ferréol

Genres: Drama , History , War

Release date: 1979-05-02

Rating: 7

Runtime: 162minutes

Budget: 3M

Revenue: 17M

Production Companies: Jadran Film , Artemis Film , Franz Seitz Filmproduktion , Argos films , Hallelujah Films , GGB-14 , Neue Bioskop Film , Auditrust , Taurus Film

Reviews:

  • Martha Keller
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Anais Hunt
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Everest Cannon
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Marisol Curry
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Kendra Ortega
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4