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Even Dwarfs Started Small

Even Dwarfs Started Small

19706.41h 36m

Overview

A group of tormented patients stage a coup at an oppressive, dismal asylum after they're not allowed out on an excursion.

Directed by Werner Herzog
Written by Werner Herzog
Produced by Werner Herzog
Box OfficeBudget: $200K0

Top Cast

H

Helmut Döring

Hombré

P

Paul Glauer

Erzieher

G

Gisela Hertwig

Pobrecita

H

Hertel Minkner

Chicklets

G

Gertrud Piccini

Piccini

M

Marianne Saar

Theresa

B

Brigitte Saar

Cochina

G

Gerd Gickel

Pepe

E

Erna Gschwendtner

Azucar

G

Gerhard Maerz

Territory

Themes & Keywords

rage and hatesmall personinsurrectionmaliceteacherdestructiontrenchesanimal cruelty

About Even Dwarfs Started Small

Even Dwarfs Started Small is a comedy, drama film released in 1970 exploring themes of rage and hate, small person, insurrection, malice, teacher, destruction. Directed by Werner Herzog, it stars Helmut Döring, Paul Glauer, Gisela Hertwig. A group of tormented patients stage a coup at an oppressive, dismal asylum after they're not allowed out on an excursion.

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