Precautions Against Fanatics (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, Precautions Against Fanatics is a comedy film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. The film features several horse trainers and other track workers talking about their roles at the track, always eventually interrupted by an older man who claims to be the true authority, and demands that they be thrown out. One recurring young man, the first to appear, claims that he protects the horses from enthusiastic racing fans. He does not appear to be employed by the track, but seems to provide his services voluntarily. His protection from "fanatics" gives the film its title. The film is shot in a documentary style, but the sheer implausibility of the dialogue leaves the exact nature of the film ambiguous.
Who’s in it. Precautions Against Fanatics stars Petar Radenkovic, Mario Adorf, Hans Tiedemann and Herbert Hisel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Precautions Against Fanatics has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Precautions Against Fanatics page.
If you liked it. Fans of Precautions Against Fanatics tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Precautions Against Fanatics (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Precautions Against Fanatics change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Precautions Against Fanatics worth watching?
- Precautions Against Fanatics holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Precautions Against Fanatics?
- Precautions Against Fanatics stars Petar Radenkovic, Mario Adorf, Hans Tiedemann, Herbert Hisel and Peter Schamoni.
- When was Precautions Against Fanatics released?
- Precautions Against Fanatics was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.