The Third Generation
1979, German. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
A wildly anarchic satire of guerrilla terrorism in which a band of leftist radicals inadvertently become puppets of the West German government, which uses them to justify its authoritarian policies.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
- Harry BaerRudolf Mann
- Hark BohmGerhard Gast
- Margit CarstensenPetra Vielhaber
- Eddie ConstantineP. J. Lurz
- Jürgen DraegerHans Vielhaber
- Udo KierEdgar Gast
- Volker SpenglerAugust
- Hanna SchygullaSusanne Gast
- Bulle OgierHilde Krieger
- Günther KaufmannFranz Walsch
- Claus HolmOpa Gast
- Raúl GimenezPaul
Details
- Released
- 30 May 1979
- Original title
- Die dritte Generation
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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The Third Generation: quick answers
Is The Third Generation worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Third Generation?
The Third Generation runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Third Generation have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Third Generation. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Third Generation suitable for kids?
The Third Generation is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Third Generation?
If you liked The Third Generation, try Things Change, Find Me Guilty, Bottle Rocket.
Who directed The Third Generation?
The Third Generation (1979) was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and stars Harry Baer, Hark Bohm, Margit Carstensen.