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Pioneers in Ingolstadt (1971): Cast

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Pioneers in Ingolstadt is a 1971 romantic drama directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Hanna Schygulla as Berta, Irm Hermann and Ulli Lommel. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Pioneers in Ingolstadt (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance , Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pioneers in Ingolstadt About?

The premise of Pioneers in Ingolstadt without spoilers.

Berta, a naive young maid, searches for love when the army engineers come to town to build a bridge.

Pioneers in Ingolstadt Themes & Keywords

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  • man in uniform
  • drunk
  • maid
  • male virgin
  • drunk soldier
  • naivete
  • bridge construction
  • father son relationship
  • twenty something
  • southern germany
  • ingolstadt germany
  • male female relationship
+38 more
  • german military
  • engineer troops
  • boy girl relationship
  • army uniform
  • practicing in front of a mirror
  • bridge
  • new german cinema
  • comrade
  • cheating
  • darkness
  • rowboat
  • sexuality
  • rough
  • crying woman
  • drinking beer
  • beaten up
  • suffering
  • criminal plot
  • wedding
  • wooden bridge
  • bench
  • salute
  • spying
  • torment
  • ridicule
  • push ups
  • military drill
  • dance hall
  • mirror
  • oar
  • beating
  • blasting
  • collarbone
  • self centeredness
  • toast
  • prostitute
  • curse
  • epaulet
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Cast & crew

Pioneers in Ingolstadt Cast & Characters

Hanna Schygulla leads the cast as Berta, with Irm Hermann as Alma and Ulli Lommel as Zeck. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Rainer Werner Fassbinder

More films directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, best-rated first: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, World on a Wire (1973), Querelle and Lola.

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Cars

Cars in Pioneers in Ingolstadt

2 cars on screen: the 1968 BMW 1600-2 and the 1962 Renault R8.

  • 1968 BMW 1600-2 in Pioneers in Ingolstadt 1968 BMW 1600-2 Important role
  • 1962 Renault R8 in Pioneers in Ingolstadt 1962 Renault R8 Background role
Details

Pioneers in Ingolstadt Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Pionniers à Ingolstadt” and “Саперы в Ингольштадте”.

Also known as
  • Pionniers à Ingolstadt
  • Саперы в Ингольштадте
  • 英格史达特的工兵

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FAQ

Pioneers in Ingolstadt FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pioneers in Ingolstadt, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pioneers in Ingolstadt?

Pioneers in Ingolstadt runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Pioneers in Ingolstadt released?

Pioneers in Ingolstadt was released on May 19, 1971.

Who directed Pioneers in Ingolstadt?

Pioneers in Ingolstadt was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

More films by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Who is in the cast of Pioneers in Ingolstadt?

Pioneers in Ingolstadt stars Hanna Schygulla as Berta, Irm Hermann as Alma and Ulli Lommel as Zeck, among 15 credited actors.

Does Pioneers in Ingolstadt have a post-credit scene?

No. Pioneers in Ingolstadt has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pioneers in Ingolstadt in?

The original language of Pioneers in Ingolstadt is German.

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