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Der Fussgänger
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Synopsis
The Pedestrian (Der Fussganger) was the second filmed directorial effort of German actor Maximillian Schell. Billed third under Gustav Rudolf Sellner and Ruth Hausmeister, Schell plays Andreas Giese, a Krupp-like industrialist whose past suddenly returns to haunt him. A newspaper article reveals that Giese was responsible for the wartime destruction of a Greek village and the wholesale slaughter of the villagers. Whether or not Giese feels remorse for his actions is ultimately beside the point: his family is torn apart and his son kills himself as a result of the accusation. Here as in other films, Schell exhibits his fondness for female European film stars of days gone by: Elizabeth Bergner, Lil (Metropolis) Dagover, Francoise Rosay and Peggy Ashcroft appear in key minor roles. The winner of several international awards and a "best foreign picture" Oscar nominee, The Pedestrian was also produced and written by Schell. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


Production Crew

Klaus König Cinematographer
Wolfgang Treu Cinematographer
Manos Hadjidakis Composer (Music Score)
Maximilian Schell Director
Dagmar Hirtz Editor
Leonhard Gmuer First Assistant Director
Maximilian Schell Producer
Zev Braun Producer
Maximilian Schell Screenwriter
Herta Pischinger Set Designer
Brian Marshall Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1974
Runtime: 97
Country: West Germany
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Color type
Eastmancolor

Produced by
Cinerama

Awards
1973 - Best Foreign Film - Golden Globe
1973 - Best Foreign Language Film - Academy
1973 - Best Foreign Language Film - Academy
1973 - Best Foreign Film - Golden Globe
1973 - Best Foreign Language Film - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
1973 - Best Foreign Film - Hollywood Foreign Press Association
1974 - Best Foreign Film - National Board of Review
1974 - Best Foreign Film - National Board of Review