All Quiet on the Western Front 1979
“They left for war as boys, never to return as men.”
What is All Quiet on the Western Front?
All Quiet on the Western Front is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under War, Drama, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 14, 1979
- Studios
- Norman Rosemont Productions, Marble Arch Productions, ITC Entertainment
- Genres
- War, Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
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Overview
All Quiet on the Western Front is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under War, Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Norman Rosemont Productions, Marble Arch Productions, ITC Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young German soldier confronts the brutal reality of World War I.”
- Powerful anti-war message
- Authentic depiction of WWI soldier experience
- Directed by Delbert Mann
- At 2h30, the pacing can feel slow
Watch it if you appreciate stark war dramas that question patriotism.
The film contains graphic war violence and bleak themes, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.
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What is the film about?
It follows Paul Baumer, a young German patriot who enlists at the start of World War I and experiences the horrors of combat.
When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on November 14, 1979.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Delbert Mann.
What type of production is it?
It is a joint British and American TV movie, with most filming done in Czechoslovakia.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a war drama.
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