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One night when seeking his estranged wife, Hoffmann goes to the youth center where she works. The police are there rounding up radicals who frequent the center - Hoffmann runs into the building and ends up being shot in the head. He awakens with brain trauma, partially paralyzed and unable to speak. The police accuse him of stabbing an officer; the radicals herald him as an innocent victim of police brutality. During his slow recovery at the hospital, Hoffmann must piece together his life and struggle to remember the events of that night.
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How long is Knife in the Head?
Knife in the Head has a runtime of 1h 48m (1 hour and 48 minutes).
Who directed Knife in the Head?
Knife in the Head was directed by Reinhard Hauff and released in 1978.
What genre is Knife in the Head?
Knife in the Head is a Drama film (1978).
Who stars in Knife in the Head?
The cast of Knife in the Head includes Bruno Ganz, Angela Winkler, Hans Christian Blech, Heinz Hoenig, Hans Brenner.
What is the TMDB rating for Knife in the Head?
Knife in the Head has a TMDB rating of 6.1/10 based on 22 votes.
