Der Sturz_
Film adaptation of the last part of Martin Walser's "Kristlein Trilogy": After the perpetually failing intellectual Anselm Kristlein had to make a living as a sales representative and advertising copywriter in "Halbzeit" and became a writer in "Das Einhorn" (filmed in 1977 by Peter Patzak), he now tries his hand as the owner of a pinball arcade in Munich, loses his wife's fortune, and returns to Lake Constance in a chaotic state of mind.
Starring
Franz Buchrieser, Hannelore Elsner, Wolfgang Kieling
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Der Sturz was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
Film adaptation of the last part of Martin Walser's "Kristlein Trilogy": After the perpetually failing intellectual Anselm Kristlein had to make a living as ...
Der Sturz is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 43m.
CAST (12)
Franz Buchrieser
Anselm Kristlein
Hannelore Elsner
Alissa Kristlein
Wolfgang Kieling
Edmund Gabriel
Eva Maria Meineke
Rosa Blomich
Kurt Raab
Theopont Dirlewanger
Mady Rahl
Frau Eltron
Kurt Weinzierl
Dr. Freudenreich
Max Strecker
Herr Kaiser
Marquard Bohm
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Dieter Augustin
Dietrich Mattausch
Franziska Walser
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What is Der Sturz about?
Film adaptation of the last part of Martin Walser's "Kristlein Trilogy": After the perpetually failing intellectual Anselm Kristlein had to make a living as a sales representative and advertising copywriter in "Halbzeit" and became a writer in "Das Einhorn" (filmed in 1977 by Peter Patzak), he now tries his hand as the owner of a pinball arcade in Munich, loses his wife's fortune, and returns to Lake Constance in a chaotic state of mind.
How long is Der Sturz?
Der Sturz has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in Der Sturz?
The cast of Der Sturz includes Franz Buchrieser, Hannelore Elsner, Wolfgang Kieling, Eva Maria Meineke, Kurt Raab.
GENRES (1)
Drama