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The Birth of a Nation (1973): Cast

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The Birth of a Nation is a 1973 drama starring Klaus Wyborny as Narrator, Hannes Hatje and Peter Flak. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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The Birth of a Nation (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Birth of a Nation About?

The premise of The Birth of a Nation without spoilers.

Presented in an anecdotal, quasi‑anthropological style, the film follows a small group of men wandering the Moroccan desert as they attempt to create a rudimentary social organization. Sparse dialogue and observational scenes highlight their primitive community‑building efforts. The opening title sets the action in Morocco, 1911, a date that deliberately echoes D.W. Griffith’s landmark work.

The Birth of a Nation Themes & Keywords

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  • desert
  • conflict
  • narration
  • silent
  • avant garde
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Cast & crew

The Birth of a Nation Cast & Characters

Klaus Wyborny leads the cast as Narrator, with Hannes Hatje and Peter Flak.

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FAQ

The Birth of a Nation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Birth of a Nation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was The Birth of a Nation released?

The Birth of a Nation was released on May 30, 1973.

Who is in the cast of The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation stars Klaus Wyborny as Narrator, Hannes Hatje and Peter Flak, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Birth of a Nation have a post-credit scene?

No. The Birth of a Nation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Birth of a Nation in?

The original language of The Birth of a Nation is German.

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