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All Quiet on the Western Front 1979

“They left for war as boys, never to return as men.”

Status
Released
Runtime
150 minutes
Director
Delbert Mann
Networks
Norman Rosemont Productions, Marble Arch Productions, ITC Entertainment
★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 NR WarDramaTV Movie Released
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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
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
Episode runtime
~150 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Norman Rosemont Productions, Marble Arch Productions, ITC Entertainment

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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.

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Should you watch it?

“A young German soldier confronts the brutal reality of World War I.”

Reasons to watch
  • Powerful anti-war message
  • Authentic depiction of WWI soldier experience
  • Directed by Delbert Mann
Keep in mind
  • 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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