Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Documentary

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time (1985): Cast & Box Office

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time (1985) movie poster

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time is a 1985 documentary directed by Alexander Kluge, starring Armin Mueller-Stahl as Blinder Regisseur, André Jung and Alfred Edel. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $242 worldwide.

Loading streaming availability…
The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Alexander Kluge
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time About?

The premise of The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time without spoilers.

A poignant film essay about ‘superfluous people’ facing up to a moment of crisis in their lives.

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • experimental film
  • episodic structure
  • sense of time
  • orphan
  • child
  • interview
  • sexiness
  • fireworks
  • documentary footage
  • reference to tosca the opera
  • waste
  • darkness
+6 more
  • blind man
  • investigation
  • new german cinema
  • blindness
  • computer
  • filmmaking
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time Cast & Characters

Armin Mueller-Stahl leads the cast as Blinder Regisseur, with André Jung as Chauffeur Max and Alfred Edel as Motivforscher. Directed by Alexander Kluge; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time

· 7 more
From the director

More from Alexander Kluge

More films directed by Alexander Kluge: Primitive Diversity, Orphea, Orphea and Nachrichten aus der ideologischen Antike: Marx/Eisenstein/Das Kapital.

Full filmography
Box office

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time Box Office

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time grossed $242 worldwide.

1985 box office

Worldwide gross

$242

International
$242
Details

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time Also Known As

Also known as “The Blind Director”.

Also known as
  • The Blind Director

Seen The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time?

FAQ

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time?

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time released?

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time was released on October 31, 1985.

Who directed The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time?

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time was directed by Alexander Kluge.

More films by Alexander Kluge

Who is in the cast of The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time?

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time stars Armin Mueller-Stahl as Blinder Regisseur, André Jung as Chauffeur Max and Alfred Edel as Motivforscher, among 11 credited actors.

How much did The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time make at the box office?

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time grossed $242 worldwide.

Does The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time have a post-credit scene?

No. The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time in?

The original language of The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time is German.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app