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The State of Things
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The State of Things

1982-10-20 · 121 min · ★ 6.4

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.

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Directors
Wim Wenders
Production companies
Pro-ject Filmproduktion, ZDF, Artificial Eye, V.O. Filmes, Wim Wenders Productions, Gray City, Pari Films, Musidora Films, Film International, Road Movies
Countries
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Portugal, France, Spain, Netherlands
Status
Released

Top Cast

Isabelle WeingartenIsabelle WeingartenAnna
Rebecca PaulyRebecca PaulyJoan
Jeffrey KimeMark
Geoffrey CareyGeoffrey CareyRobert
Camila Mora-ScheihingJulia
Alexandra AuderAlexandra AuderJane
Patrick BauchauPatrick BauchauFriedrich Munro
Paul Getty Jr.Dennis
VivaVivaKate
Samuel FullerSamuel FullerJoe
Artur SemedoArtur SemedoProduction Manager
Francisco BaiãoSoundman
Robert KramerRobert KramerCamera Operator
Allen GarfieldAllen GarfieldGordon
Roger CormanRoger CormanThe Lawyer
Gisela GettyGisela GettySecretary
Monty BaneMonty BaneHerbert
Janet GrahamKaren
Judy MooradianWaitress
Adelaide JoãoWoman in Texas Bar (uncredited)

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