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Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day 1972

Commissioned for public TV as a working‑class family drama, young director Rainer Werner Fassbinder turned the brief into a sharp, empathetic portrait of West German society. Across five episodes the series follows toolmaker Jochen, his love interest, eccentric family and co‑workers as they confront daily struggles and unite to improve conditions on the factory floor.

Commissioned for public TV as a working‑class family drama, young director Rainer Werner Fassbinder turned the brief into a sharp, empathetic portrait of West German society. Across five episodes the series follows toolmaker Jochen, his love interest, eccentric family and co‑workers as they confront daily struggles and unite to improve conditions on the factory floor.

Does Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day have end credit scenes?

No!

Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day

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Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day Themes and Keywords

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Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


Acht Stunden sind kein Tag. Eine Familienserie Huit heures ne font pas un jour Вісім годин — не день Eight Hours Are Not a Day 八小时不是一日 八小時不是一日 Osiem godzin nie stanowi dnia Otto ore non sono un giorno

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