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In a Year with 13 Moons (1978)
In einem Jahr mit 13 Monden (original title)

124 min  -  Drama  -   11 June 1980 (USA)
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This drama follows the last few days in the life of Elvira (formerly Erwin) Weisshaupt. Years before... See full summary »

Director:

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Writer:

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Stars:

Volker Spengler, Ingrid Caven and Gottfried John
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Volker Spengler Volker Spengler ...
Ingrid Caven Ingrid Caven ...
Die rote Zora
Gottfried John Gottfried John ...
Anton Saitz
Elisabeth Trissenaar Elisabeth Trissenaar ...
Irene Weishaupt
Eva Mattes Eva Mattes ...
Marie-Ann Weishaupt
Günther Kaufmann Günther Kaufmann ...
J. Smolik, Chauffeur
Lilo Pempeit Lilo Pempeit ...
Schwester Gudrun (as Lieselotte Pempeit)
Isolde Barth ...
Sybille
Karl Scheydt Karl Scheydt ...
Christoph Hacker
Walter Bockmayer Walter Bockmayer ...
Seelenfrieda
Peter Kollek Peter Kollek ...
Saeufer
Bob Dorsay Bob Dorsay ...
Selbstmörder
Gerhard Zwerenz Gerhard Zwerenz ...
Burghard Hauser, Schriftsteller
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Storyline

This drama follows the last few days in the life of Elvira (formerly Erwin) Weisshaupt. Years before, Erwin told a co-worker, Anton, that he loved him. "Too bad, you aren't a woman," he replied. Erwin took Anton at his word. Trying to salvage something from the wreckage love has made of his life, he now hopes that Anton will not reject him again. Written by Erik Gregersen <erik@astro.as.utexas.edu>  

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Drama

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Details

Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Amikor 13 újhold van egy évben See more »

Filming Locations:

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

Box Office

Budget:

DEM 700,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmverlag der Autoren, Pro-ject Filmproduktion, Tango Film See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The tape-recorded narration heard throughout the film (particularly during the final scene) was not scripted. Volker Spengler (playing Elvira Weishaupt) and Rainer Werner Fassbinder recorded the narration together, with Fassbinder asking questions and Spengler responding in character. In the final cut of the film, Fassbinder's voice is edited out. See more »

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References Amarcord (1973) See more »

Soundtracks

"A Song For Europe"
Written by Bryan Ferry and Andy Mackay
Performed by Roxy Music See more »