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Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen

2004·Movie
1h 16min·NR
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic58–Rotten Tomatoes57%67%
IMDb7.1Metacritic58–Rotten Tomatoes57%67%

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Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Wholesome5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

A real life story and show business

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A Documentary Portrait of the King of the B's

Documentary on the life and work of B-movie filmmaker Edgar G. Ulmer, spanning from his early life to his last film.
DocumentaryBiopicIndependent FilmFilmmaker PortraitGerman CinemaMelancholy ToneHistorical ContextShow Business

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Palm
Written by:
Michael Palm
Produced by:
Georg Misch, Ralph Wieser, Arianne Ulmer
Composed by:
Georg Misch, Johannes Konecny

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen?

1 h 16 min

Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen runs 1 h 16 min.

Is Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen?

Critics58
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen higher (69) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen in?

GermanEnglish

It was made in German, with some English. Produced in Austria, United States.