Question 1

Why was this film unavailable for three decades?

Accepted Answer

The film remained unavailable for three decades due to music rights issues; the original soundtrack included works by Elvis Presley and the Rolling Stones, costing more than the production itself.

Question 2

How did director Wim Wenders describe this movie in a 2025 documentary?

Accepted Answer

Wim Wenders described it as 'a sort of Hitchcock, but without suspense' in the documentary 'Wim Wenders - Der ewig Suchende' (2025).

Question 3

Which festivals featured this film?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival (1975), International Film Festival Rotterdam (1972 and 1996), and Venice Film Festival (1972).

Question 4

What happens to goalkeeper Josef Bloch after he is sent off?

Accepted Answer

After being sent off for a foul during an away game, Josef Bloch loses his bearings and wanders aimlessly through the city streets, spending the night with a box-office attendant of a movie theatre.

Question 5

Who plays the character Bloch in this film?

Accepted Answer

Arthur Brauss plays the character Bloch.

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