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The Ties That Bind (1984): Cast

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The Ties That Bind is a 1984 documentary directed by Su Friedrich, starring Lore Bucher Friedrich. It runs 55 minutes.

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The Ties That Bind (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
55 min
Director
Su Friedrich
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ties That Bind About?

The premise of The Ties That Bind without spoilers.

An experimental documentary follows the filmmaker’s mother, born in Germany in 1920 and living until 1950, recounting Nazism’s rise, World II and the Allied occupation where she met the American soldier who became her husband. The film shuns war‑documentary form, offering a portrait that links the past to today’s American politics and director’s activism.

The Ties That Bind Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • f rated
  • mother daughter relationship
  • holocaust
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Ties That Bind Cast

Lore Bucher Friedrich stars in The Ties That Bind. Directed by Su Friedrich.

From the director

More from Su Friedrich

More films directed by Su Friedrich: Gut Renovation, Hide and Seek, Sink or Swim and Damned If You Don’t.

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The Ties That Bind FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ties That Bind, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ties That Bind?

The Ties That Bind runs 55 minutes.

When was The Ties That Bind released?

The Ties That Bind was released on April 4, 1984.

Who directed The Ties That Bind?

The Ties That Bind was directed by Su Friedrich.

More films by Su Friedrich

Who is in the cast of The Ties That Bind?

The Ties That Bind stars Lore Bucher Friedrich.

Does The Ties That Bind have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ties That Bind has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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