The Leading Man
The Leading Man
1977, German. Directed by Reinhard Hauff.
Pepe is 15. His life in social misery changes completely when he is chosen as the main character of a film production. Shot on location where he lives with his primitive, brutal and authoritarian father, a pig farmer.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Leading Man
The Leading Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 1977.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 28 December 1977
- Original title
- Der Hauptdarsteller
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Reinhard Hauff, Christel Buschmann
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Leading Man
Somewhere in Queens
2023 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
SubUrbia
1997 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
CQ
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
It Runs in the Family
2003 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Family Weekend
2013 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Landline
2017 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Bra
2019 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The House of Tomorrow
2019 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
2024 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
2018 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Leading Man: quick answers
Is The Leading Man worth watching?
The Leading Man doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Leading Man?
The Leading Man runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Leading Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Leading Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Leading Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Leading Man yet.
Which OTT platform is The Leading Man on?
The Leading Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 1977. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Leading Man?
If you liked The Leading Man, try Somewhere in Queens, SubUrbia, CQ.
Who directed The Leading Man?
The Leading Man (1977) was directed by Reinhard Hauff and stars Michael Schweiger, Mario Adorf, Vadim Glowna.