The Tin Drum 1979

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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.

Mario Adorf

as Alfred Matzerath

Angela Winkler

as Agnes Matzerath

David Bennent

as Oskar Matzerath

Katharina Thalbach

as Maria Matzerath

Daniel Olbrychski

as Jan Bronski

Tina Engel

as Young Anna Koljaiczek

Berta Drews

as Anna Koljaiczek

Roland Teubner

as Joseph Koljaiczek

Tadeusz Kunikowski

as Uncle Vinzenz

Andréa Ferréol

as Lina Greff

Writer:

Jean-Claude Carrière, Günter Grass, Franz Seitz Junior, Volker Schlöndorff

Genres:

Drama,History,War

Release Date:

1979 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

162 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Tin Drum

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Mario Adorf

as Alfred Matzerath

Angela Winkler

as Agnes Matzerath

David Bennent

as Oskar Matzerath

Katharina Thalbach

as Maria Matzerath

Daniel Olbrychski

as Jan Bronski

Tina Engel

as Young Anna Koljaiczek

Berta Drews

as Anna Koljaiczek

Roland Teubner

as Joseph Koljaiczek

Tadeusz Kunikowski

as Uncle Vinzenz

Andréa Ferréol

as Lina Greff

Heinz Bennent

as Greff

Ilse Pagé

as Gretchen Scheffler

Werner Rehm

as Scheffler

Käte Jaenicke

as Mother Truczinski

Otto Sander

as Meyn

Charles Aznavour

as Sigismund Markus

Fritz Hakl

as Bebra

Mariella Oliveri

as Roswitha

Ernst Jacobi

as Löbsack

Henning Schlüter

as Dr. Hollatz

Marek Walczewski

as Schugger-Leo

Wojciech Pszoniak

as Fajngold

Gustaw Holoubek

as Priest

Günter Meisner

as Gestapo Agent

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