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DRAMA . 1979 . 1h 43m

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
1h 43m
Runtime
1979
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Der Sturz poster

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.

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Cast
Franz Buchrieser stars as Anselm Kristlein in Der Sturz.
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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.

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Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

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