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Release Year1982
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Horror
Votes75
DirectorEckhart Schmidt
WritersEckhart Schmidt
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Fan
About The Fan
The hero-worship that Simone has for a pop singer is built to a crescendo until she passes out when she finally sees him up-close in a crowd of fans. She is later shocked when he lets her know that he does not love her.
Directed by Eckhart Schmidt, The Fan leans on a strong ensemble — Désirée Nosbusch, Bodo Staiger, Simone Brahmann — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1982.
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