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Kings of the Road (1976)
Im Lauf der Zeit (original title)

175 min  -  Drama  -   January 1977 (USA)
7.8
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A traveling projection-equipment mechanic works in Western Germany along the East-German border, visiting worn-out film-theatres. He meets up with a depressed young man whose marriage has just broken up, and the two decide to travel together.

Director:

Wim Wenders

Writer:

Wim Wenders

Stars:

Rüdiger Vogler, Hanns Zischler and Lisa Kreuzer
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Cast

Credited cast:
Rüdiger Vogler Rüdiger Vogler ...
Hanns Zischler Hanns Zischler ...
Robert Lander
Lisa Kreuzer Lisa Kreuzer ...
Pauline, cashier
Rudolf Schündler Rudolf Schündler ...
Robert's Father
Marquard Bohm Marquard Bohm ...
Man Who Lost His Wife
Hans Dieter Trayer Hans Dieter Trayer ...
Paul, garage owner (as Dieter Traier)
Franziska Stömmer Franziska Stömmer ...
Cinema owner
Patric Kreuzer Patric Kreuzer ...
Little boy
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Spectator at Pauline's Theater
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Storyline

A traveling projection-equipment mechanic works in Western Germany along the East-German border, visiting worn-out film-theatres. He meets up with a depressed young man whose marriage has just broken up, and the two decide to travel together.

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Travel | Border | Movie Theater | Urination | Bus  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

West Germany

Language:

German | English

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Also Known As:

Ao Correr do Tempo See more »

Filming Locations:

Bavaria, Germany See more »

Box Office

Budget:

DEM 680,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), Wim Wenders Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Merely 10 meters of dolly track were available for the production. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The VW beetle driven into the Elbe river is not visible anymore when Robert reaches the waterside. Later after Bruno hands over an espresso to Robert, the beetle is shown as finally sinking. See more »

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Connections

Referenced in Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) See more »

Soundtracks

"So Long"
Written by Crispian St. Peters
Performed by Crispian St. Peters See more »