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Overview
Release Date:
15 March 1972 (USA) moreTagline:
A Man Becomes Unstuck In Time In The Film That Became A Classic. morePlot:
A man tells his story of how he became unstuck in time and abducted by aliens. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
A brilliant and faithfull adaption. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael Sacks | ... | Billy Pilgrim | |
| Ron Leibman | ... | Paul Lazzaro | |
| Eugene Roche | ... | Edgar Derby | |
| Sharon Gans | ... | Valencia Merble Pilgrim | |
| Valerie Perrine | ... | Montana Wildhack | |
| Holly Near | ... | Barbara Pilgrim | |
| Perry King | ... | Robert Pilgrim | |
| Kevin Conway | ... | Roland Weary | |
| Friedrich von Ledebur | ... | German Leader (as Friedrich Ledebur) | |
| Ekkehardt Belle | ... | Young German Guard (as Nick Belle) | |
| Sorrell Booke | ... | Lionel Merble | |
| Roberts Blossom | ... | Wild Bob Cody | |
| John Dehner | ... | Prof. Rumfoord | |
| Gary Waynesmith | ... | Stanley | |
| Richard Schaal | ... | Howard W. Campbell Jr. |
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104 min | Canada:93 min (Ontario - edited version)Country:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:16 | Canada:PA (Ontario - edited version) | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | USA:R | Australia:M | UK:X (original rating) | UK:15 (re-rating) (1988)MOVIEmeter: 
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Sharon Gans was only six years older than Perry King, who played her son, and seven years older than 'Holly Near (I)' , who played her daughter. moreFAQ
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"Slaughterhouse 5" is perhaps the best book-film translation I've ever seen.
Let me safely say that Kurt Vonneguts 'Slaughterhouse 5' is my favourite book ever. It is incredibly funny and moving above any book I've ever read. But it is also a very complex and philosophical story with many deeply rooted undertones. As such, I strongly urge people to READ THE BOOK before you see this movie. A great many points are left unexplained to the viewer, assuming they have read Vonneguts version. As I read it beforehand, the movie didn't insult my intelligence by putting Vonneguts ideas in plain view. Instead, it relies faithfully on the viewers interpretations, not unlike the book.
Once again, unless you have a mind open like a 7-11, READ THE BOOK. Take my advice, and be immersed in the greatest story of the 20th century.