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Kamikaze '89

Name: Kamikaze '89
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1982-07-16
Cast: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Günther Kaufmann, Boy Gobert, Arnold Marquis, Richy Müller

1982 | 106 min | Science Fiction, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Soylent Green, start here.
The mood: Tense, mind-bending.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off: It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In a futuristic, totalitarian society wherein the government controls all facets of the media, a homicide detective investigates a string of bombings and uncovers more than he bargained for.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Wolf Gremm

Rainer Werner FassbinderPolice Lieutenant Jansen
Günther KaufmannAnton
Boy GobertCEO
Arnold MarquisPolice President
Richy MüllerNephew
Brigitte MiraPersonnel Director
Nicole HeestersBarbara
Franco NeroWeiss
Jörg HolmVice President
Hans WyprächtigerZerling