Kings of the Road

Itinerant projection-equipment repairman Bruno Winter and depressed hitchhiker Robert Lander - a doctor who has just been through a break-up with his wife and a half-hearted suicide attempt - travel along the Western side of the East-German border in a repair truck, visiting worn-out movie theaters, learning to communicate across their differences.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Wim Wenders

Original Language

DE

What is Kings of the Road about?

Itinerant projection-equipment repairman Bruno Winter and depressed hitchhiker Robert Lander - a doctor who has just been through a break-up with his wife and a half-hearted suicide attempt - travel along the Western side of the East-German border in a repair truck, visiting worn-out movie theaters, learning to communicate across their differences.

Who directed Kings of the Road?

Kings of the Road was directed by Wim Wenders.

When was Kings of the Road released?

Kings of the Road was released on March 4, 1976.

How long is Kings of the Road?

Kings of the Road has a runtime of 2h 57m.

Where can I track Kings of the Road?

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