The Delegation (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1970, The Delegation is a drama, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Rainer Erler, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Journalist Will Roczinsky is dead. He was investigating UFO sightings. A TV broadcast summarizes the events up to his death. When broadcast at the time, viewers believed to be watching a documentary instead of a teleplay.

Who’s in it. The Delegation stars Walter Kohut as Will Roczinski, Reporter, Hans Häckermann as Fernseh-Moderator and Stephan Orlac as Kamaramann.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Delegation has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Delegation page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Delegation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Delegation (1970)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Delegation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Delegation worth watching?
The Delegation holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Delegation?
The Delegation stars Walter Kohut, Hans Häckermann and Stephan Orlac.
When was The Delegation released?
The Delegation was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.