---
title: "All Quiet on the Western Front"
year: 1930
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/all-quiet-on-the-western-front-1930"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 143
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 133
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/all-quiet-on-the-western-front-1930

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

All Quiet on the Western Front is a film first released in 1930. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Idealistic youths confront the brutal truth of trench warfare on the Western Front."

### Why Watch
- Powerful anti-war message
- Historical war drama
- Strong performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- Bleak tone may be heavy for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s bleak depiction of combat makes it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: grim, anti-war, somber

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lewis Milestone
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Louis Wolheim** as *Stanislaus 'Kat' Katczinsky*
- **Lew Ayres** as *Paul Bäumer*
- **John Wray** as *Himmelstoss*
- **Arnold Lucy** as *Kantorek*
- **Ben Alexander** as *Franz Kemmerich*
- **Scott Kolk** as *Leer*
- **Owen Davis Jr.** as *Peter*
- **Walter Rogers** as *Behn*
- **William Bakewell** as *Albert Kropp*
- **Russell Gleason** as *Mueller*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
A group of idealistic German soldiers experience the harsh realities of combat on the Western Front during the Great War.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on April 29, 1930.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and war film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and thirteen minutes.

### Q: Is the film rated for any specific audience?
The film is listed as not rated (NR).

## Grounded Source Citations

- [All Quiet on the Western Front — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/143)

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