Schmutz (1986): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, Schmutz is a drama film directed by Paulus Manker, running about 98 minutes. “"An allegory on the obsessive ousider and the banal roots of totalitarianism"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Josef "Schmutz" (german for "dirt"), a security guard obsessed with duty and cleanliness, is given the task of guarding a decommissioned industrial plant. While maintaining his devotion to the authority of property right, the self-proclaimed "Representative of Ownership" is himself slowly losing his sense of reality.
Who’s in it. Schmutz stars Fritz Schediwy as Joseph Schmutz, Hans-Michael Rehberg as Oberkontrollor, Josefin Platt and Hanno Pöschl.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Schmutz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Schmutz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Schmutz tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Schmutz (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Schmutz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Schmutz worth watching?
- Schmutz holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Schmutz?
- Schmutz stars Fritz Schediwy, Hans-Michael Rehberg, Josefin Platt and Hanno Pöschl.
- When was Schmutz released?
- Schmutz was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.