The Third Generation(1979)

6.0(52)1h 50mMay 30, 1979

Synopsis

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.

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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Cast

Harry Baer

Rudolf Mann

Hark Bohm

Gerhard Gast

Margit Carstensen

Petra Vielhaber

Eddie Constantine

P. J. Lurz

Jürgen Draeger

Hans Vielhaber

Udo Kier

Edgar Gast

Volker Spengler

August

Hanna Schygulla

Susanne Gast

Bulle Ogier

Hilde Krieger

Günther Kaufmann

Franz Walsch

Claus Holm

Opa Gast

Raúl Gimenez

Paul

Lilo Pempeit

Mutter Gast

Y Sa Lo

Ilse Hoffmann

Vitus Zeplichal

Bernhard von Stein

Daniel Cohn-Bendit

Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)

Rudi Dutschke

Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)

Juliane Lorenz

Job Placement Counselor (uncredited)

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The Third Generation — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Third Generation?+

The Third Generation is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did The Third Generation come out?+

The Third Generation was released in 1979.

How long is The Third Generation?+

The Third Generation runs for 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes).

Who directed The Third Generation?+

The Third Generation was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

Who stars in The Third Generation?+

The Third Generation stars Harry Baer, Hark Bohm, Margit Carstensen, Eddie Constantine and Jürgen Draeger.

Is The Third Generation worth watching?+

The Third Generation holds a 6.0/10 rating from 52 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, crime and drama.

The Third Generation(1979)

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