The Tin Drum

In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.

Release Date

May 2, 1979

Runtime

2h 42m

Director

Volker Schlöndorff

Original Title

Die Blechtrommel

Country

France, Germany, Poland

Company

Jadran film, Artemis Film, Franz Seitz Filmproduktion

Budget

$3,000,000

Revenue

$17,000,000