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Slaughterhouse-Five

  • 19721972
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
13K
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Sharon Gans, Perry King, Valerie Perrine, and Michael Sacks in Slaughterhouse-Five (1972)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
Billy Pilgrim has mysteriously become unstuck in time. He goes on an uncontrollable trip back and forth from his birth in New York to life on a distant planet and back again to the horrors o... Read allBilly Pilgrim has mysteriously become unstuck in time. He goes on an uncontrollable trip back and forth from his birth in New York to life on a distant planet and back again to the horrors of the 1945 fire-bombing of Dresden.Billy Pilgrim has mysteriously become unstuck in time. He goes on an uncontrollable trip back and forth from his birth in New York to life on a distant planet and back again to the horrors of the 1945 fire-bombing of Dresden.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Roy Hill
  • Writers
    • Kurt Vonnegut Jr.(novel "Slaughterhouse-Five Or The Children's Crusade")
    • Stephen Geller(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Sacks
    • Ron Leibman
    • Eugene Roche
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Roy Hill
  • Writers
    • Kurt Vonnegut Jr.(novel "Slaughterhouse-Five Or The Children's Crusade")
    • Stephen Geller(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Sacks
    • Ron Leibman
    • Eugene Roche
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    • 116User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Michael Sacks
    Michael Sacks
    • Billy Pilgrimas Billy Pilgrim
    Ron Leibman
    Ron Leibman
    • Paul Lazzaroas Paul Lazzaro
    Eugene Roche
    Eugene Roche
    • Edgar Derbyas Edgar Derby
    Sharon Gans
    • Valencia Merble Pilgrimas Valencia Merble Pilgrim
    Valerie Perrine
    Valerie Perrine
    • Montana Wildhackas Montana Wildhack
    Holly Near
    Holly Near
    • Barbara Pilgrimas Barbara Pilgrim
    Perry King
    Perry King
    • Robert Pilgrimas Robert Pilgrim
    Kevin Conway
    Kevin Conway
    • Roland Wearyas Roland Weary
    Friedrich von Ledebur
    Friedrich von Ledebur
    • German Leaderas German Leader
    • (as Friedrich Ledebur)
    Ekkehardt Belle
    Ekkehardt Belle
    • Young German Guardas Young German Guard
    • (as Nick Belle)
    Sorrell Booke
    Sorrell Booke
    • Lionel Merbleas Lionel Merble
    Roberts Blossom
    Roberts Blossom
    • Wild Bob Codyas Wild Bob Cody
    John Dehner
    John Dehner
    • Prof. Rumfoordas Prof. Rumfoord
    Gary Waynesmith
    • Stanleyas Stanley
    Richard Schaal
    Richard Schaal
    • Howard W. Campbell Jr.as Howard W. Campbell Jr.
    Gilmer McCormick
    • Lily Rumfoordas Lily Rumfoord
    Stan Gottlieb
    • Hoboas Hobo
    Karl-Otto Alberty
    Karl-Otto Alberty
    • German Guard - Group Twoas German Guard - Group Two
    • Director
      • George Roy Hill
    • Writers
      • Kurt Vonnegut Jr.(novel "Slaughterhouse-Five Or The Children's Crusade")
      • Stephen Geller(screenplay)
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    Slaughterhouse-Five

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    • Trivia
      Although Vonnegut's renowned refrain, "And so it goes", appears over 100 times in the novel, it it is not uttered even once in the movie version.
    • Goofs
      When Billy Pilgrim is asked by the American soldiers, "Where's your rifle?", he replies that he doesn't have one because he's a chaplain's assistant. However, in the United States Army, the primary duty of the chaplain's assistant in a combat zone is to protect the chaplain, so all chaplain's assistants must carry rifles. Because Chaplains are considered ministers in uniform they are forbidden from carrying weapons even when in combat zone.
    • Quotes

      Billy Pilgrim: [in his sleep] You guys go on without me. I'll be alright.

      Prof. Rumfoord: All he does in his sleep is quit, surrender, and apologize. I could carve a better man out of a banana.

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal logo does not appear on this film.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Clock (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Concerto No. 5 for Harpsichord in F minor, BWV 1056 - 2nd movement 'Largo'
      Written by Johann Sebastian Bach (as J.S. Bach)

      Performed by Glenn Gould, Piano

      Columbia Symphony Orchestra

      Vladimir Goldschmann, Conductor

    User reviews116

    Review
    Top review
    A brilliant and faithfull adaption.
    "Slaughterhouse 5" is perhaps the best book-film translation I've ever seen.

    Let me safely say that Kurt Vonneguts 'Slaughterhouse 5' is my favourite book ever. It is incredibly funny and moving above any book I've ever read. But it is also a very complex and philosophical story with many deeply rooted undertones. As such, I strongly urge people to READ THE BOOK before you see this movie. A great many points are left unexplained to the viewer, assuming they have read Vonneguts version. As I read it beforehand, the movie didn't insult my intelligence by putting Vonneguts ideas in plain view. Instead, it relies faithfully on the viewers interpretations, not unlike the book.

    Once again, unless you have a mind open like a 7-11, READ THE BOOK. Take my advice, and be immersed in the greatest story of the 20th century.
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    • Jan 17, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Schlachthof 5
    • Filming locations
      • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Vanadas Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,200,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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