Die Angst des Tormanns beim Elfmeter

Jan 13 1977 N/A 1h 41m
Drama, Sport

Goalkeeper Josef Bloch is sent off after committing a foul during an away game. This causes him to lose his bearings, and he wanders aimlessly through the city streets and spends the night with the box-office attendant of a movie theatre.

Plot

After letting in an easy goal, experienced German goalkeeper Josef Bloch, believing it is offside, engages in a loud, fierce argument with the referee. Moments later he's sent off; he packs his things into a small bag and catches the first tram into Vienna to wander aimlessly from his cheap hotel to the local cinema. Before long, the polite cashier Gloria catches Josef's eye. She seems willing to hear him; can she prove a cathartic means of escape?

Written by

Peter Handke, Wim Wenders

Directed by

Wim Wenders

Cast

Arthur Brauss, Kai Fischer, Erika Pluhar

Crew

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Production Countries

Austria, Germany

Production Companies

Telefilm Wien, WDR, Filmverlag der Autoren, Wim Wenders Stiftung, ORF

Languages

Deutsch

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
2,404
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA