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The State of Things (1982)

Movie ★ 6.4 121 min

Drama

On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.

Wim Wenders Director Robert Kramer Writer Josh Wallace Writer Wim Wenders Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 22, 1982
Runtime
121 min
IMDb
tt0084725
Studio
Pro-ject Filmproduktion, , Artificial Eye, V.O. Filmes

Themes

Cast

Isabelle Weingarten Isabelle Weingarten Anna Rebecca Pauly Rebecca Pauly Joan Jeffrey Kime Mark Geoffrey Carey Geoffrey Carey Robert Camila Mora-Scheihing Julia Alexandra Auder Alexandra Auder Jane Patrick Bauchau Patrick Bauchau Friedrich Munro Paul Getty Jr. Dennis Viva Viva Kate Samuel Fuller Samuel Fuller Joe Artur Semedo Artur Semedo Production Manager Francisco Baião Soundman Robert Kramer Robert Kramer Camera Operator Allen Garfield Allen Garfield Gordon Roger Corman Roger Corman The Lawyer Gisela Getty Gisela Getty Secretary Monty Bane Monty Bane Herbert Janet Graham Karen

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Frequently asked questions

What is The State of Things about?
On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.
Who directed The State of Things?
The State of Things was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in The State of Things?
The State of Things stars Isabelle Weingarten, Rebecca Pauly, Jeffrey Kime, Geoffrey Carey.
When was The State of Things released?
The State of Things is a 1982 drama film.
Where can I watch The State of Things?
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