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Dying Bit by Bit (1981): Cast

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Dying Bit by Bit is a 1981 drama directed by Mansur Madavi, starring Kurt Kosutic as The house manager, Heribert Sasse and Maria Martina. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Dying Bit by Bit (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Mansur Madavi
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dying Bit by Bit About?

The premise of Dying Bit by Bit without spoilers.

Facing eviction, the elderly tenant—who is the sole occupant of an old house—refuses to leave. He fortifies the flat, spending his days locked inside and drafting protest letters to the government. As his resistance continues, officials step up, employing increasingly forceful measures to compel him out.

Dying Bit by Bit Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • dilapidated building
  • man
  • writing a letter
  • wealth
  • tenant
  • solitude
  • slum
  • refusing to move
  • reading
  • protest
  • poverty
  • old man
+12 more
  • loneliness
  • letter
  • government building
  • food
  • eviction
  • eating
  • condemned building
  • clock repair
  • clock collecting
  • blowing out tire
  • barricade
  • austrian government
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Cast & crew

Dying Bit by Bit Cast & Characters

Kurt Kosutic leads the cast as The house manager, with Heribert Sasse as The attorney and Maria Martina as The woman physician. Directed by Mansur Madavi; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mansur Madavi

One more film directed by Mansur Madavi: Ho Anthropos.

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Details

Dying Bit by Bit Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “To Die a Little” and “Fernsicht”.

Also known as
  • To Die a Little
  • Fernsicht
  • Mourir un peu

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Dying Bit by Bit FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dying Bit by Bit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dying Bit by Bit?

Dying Bit by Bit runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Dying Bit by Bit released?

Dying Bit by Bit was released on November 12, 1981.

Who directed Dying Bit by Bit?

Dying Bit by Bit was directed by Mansur Madavi.

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Who is in the cast of Dying Bit by Bit?

Dying Bit by Bit stars Kurt Kosutic as The house manager, Heribert Sasse as The attorney and Maria Martina as The woman physician, among 12 credited actors.

Does Dying Bit by Bit have a post-credit scene?

No. Dying Bit by Bit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dying Bit by Bit in?

The original language of Dying Bit by Bit is German.

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