What is the duration of The Clown?

The duration of The Clown is 111 mins.

What is the original language of The Clown?

The original language of The Clown is German.

Which studio made The Clown?

The Clown was produced by Independent Film Heinz Angermeyer.

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Q: Does The Clown have end credit scenes?

The Clown does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Runtime

111 mins

Language

German

Adapted from Heinrich Böll’s acclaimed novel, the film offers a fierce critique of Catholicism. Hans Schnier (Helmut Griem), a clown who secretly functions as a social commentator, survived a harsh Bonn childhood under World II and a mother consumed by Nazi zeal. He is shocked to find many friends and family entangled in the Catholic Church.

Independent Film Heinz Angermeyer

Studio

Does The Clown have end credit scenes?

No!

The Clown does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Clown

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Hanna Schygulla

Marie

Hans Christian Blech

Derkum

Wolfram Koch

Eva Maria Meineke

The Mother

Rainer Basedow

Zohnerer, Schniers Agent

Vojtěch Jasný

Jan Niklas

Leo, Hans’ Bruder

Helmut Griem

Hans Schnier

Claudia Butenuth

Monika Silvs

Alexander May

Helga Anders

Sabine

Dirk Dautzenberg

Herr Silvs

Gustav Rudolf Sellner

Ben Hecker

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