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The Big Mess (1971)
Der große Verhau (original title)

86 min  -  Sci-Fi | Comedy
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Outer space in 2034 is run by greedy corporations in a rundown bureaucracy. Two astronauts, who are not very smart, make their way with shady dealings, smuggling and spaceship wrecking.

Director:

Alexander Kluge

Writer:

Alexander Kluge

Stars:

Vinzenz Sterr, Maria Sterr and Sigi Graue
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Cast

Credited cast:
Vinzenz Sterr Vinzenz Sterr ...
Akkumulateur (as Vincenz Sterr)
Maria Sterr Maria Sterr ...
Akkumulateurin
Sigi Graue Sigi Graue ...
Raumpilot Carl Douglas (as Siegfried Graue)
Henrike Fürst Henrike Fürst ...
Inhaberin der Firma Joint Galactic Transports
Hayo von Zuendt Hayo von Zuendt ...
Leiter der Bodenstation der Firma Joint Galactic Transports (as Hajo von Zündt)
Sylvia Forsthofer Sylvia Forsthofer ...
Fräulein Szeliga
Hark Bohm Hark Bohm ...
Oberst von Schaacke
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Hannelore Hoger Hannelore Hoger ...
Inspektorin
Bernd Höltz Bernd Höltz ...
Gefängnisbeamter
Claus-Dieter Reents Claus-Dieter Reents
Horst Sachtleben Horst Sachtleben
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Outer space in 2034 is run by greedy corporations in a rundown bureaucracy. Two astronauts, who are not very smart, make their way with shady dealings, smuggling and spaceship wrecking.

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Outer Space | Spaceship | Insurance Scam | Political Satire | Salvage  | See more »

Genres:

Sci-Fi | Comedy

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Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

Filming Locations:

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany See more »

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Kairos-Film See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White  | Color (Eastmancolor)
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