The Big Mess
1971, German. Directed by Alexander Kluge.
Outer space in 2034 is run by greedy corporations in a rundown bureaucracy. Two astronauts, who are not very smart, make their way with shady dealings, smuggling and spaceship wrecking.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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- Released
- 29 June 1971
- Original title
- Der große Verhau
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Alexander Kluge
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The Big Mess runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Big Mess isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 June 1971. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Mess?
If you liked The Big Mess, try Real Men, Afterburn, Relax, I'm from the Future.
Who directed The Big Mess?
The Big Mess (1971) was directed by Alexander Kluge and stars Vinzenz Sterr, Maria Sterr, Hannelore Hoger.