The Legend of Rita
Seen it?2000 | 102 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Radical West German terrorist Rita Vogt abandons the revolution and settles in East Germany with a new identity provided by the secret service. She lives in constant fear of having her cover blown.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$672K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Volker Schlöndorff
- Bibiana BeglauRita Vogt
- Nadja UhlTatjana
- Martin WuttkeErwin Hull
- Harald SchrottAndreas Klein
- Alexander BeyerJochen Pettka
- Jenny SchilyFriederike Adebach
- Angela HobrigFrau Materna
- Mario IrrekJoachim Klatte
- Thomas ArnoldGerngross
- Dietrich KörnerGeneral