The Fair (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1960, The Fair is a drama and war film directed by Wolfgang Staudte, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1959, in a small German village, the annual fair is set up. When a carousel is fixed firmly in the ground, a fair worker discovers a skeleton, a steel helmet, and a machine gun. The skeleton belongs to Robert Mertens, a plain soldier, who deserted in 1944 und flew to his home village. But when he arrived, no one wanted to help him, neither his former friends nor the minister, or even his own parents.
Who’s in it. The Fair stars Juliette Mayniel as Annette, Götz George as Robert Mertens, Hans Mahnke as Paul Mertens and Manja Behrens as Martha Mertens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Fair has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fair (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fair worth watching?
- The Fair holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fair?
- The Fair stars Juliette Mayniel, Götz George, Hans Mahnke, Manja Behrens and Wolfgang Reichmann.
- When was The Fair released?
- The Fair was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.