The State of Things

(1982)Directed by Wim Wenders121 minDrama
They didn't want to kill him. They just wanted a story.

On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.

Alexandra Auderas Jane
Patrick Bauchauas Friedrich Munro
Paul Getty Jr.as Dennis
Vivaas Kate
Artur Semedoas Production Manager
Robert Krameras Camera Operator
Roger Cormanas The Lawyer
Gisela Gettyas Secretary
Monty Baneas Herbert
Judy Mooradianas Waitress
Adelaide Joãoas Bar Patron (uncredited)
Wim Wendersas Tram Passenger (uncredited)