Dying Bit by Bit (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Dying Bit by Bit is a drama film directed by Mansur Madavi, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. An old man is to be evicted from his home. He is the last tenant in an old house. He refuses to leave the flat in which he has passed his whole life. All appeals asking him to be 'reasonable' are of no use. And when he finally gets out his shotgun, the cops appear and use tear gas to drive him out of his flat. He is put into a straitjacket and carried out of the house as someone who's 'aggressive and always grousing'. 'The film is a bitter elegy for the unknown Vienna, seen with the eyes of an old man. A remarkable Austrian film.'
Who’s in it. Dying Bit by Bit stars Fred Solm as Walter Grünwald, the old man, Kurt Kosutic as The house manager, Heribert Sasse as The attorney and Inge Toifl as The neighbour, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dying Bit by Bit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dying Bit by Bit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dying Bit by Bit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dying Bit by Bit (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dying Bit by Bit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dying Bit by Bit worth watching?
- Dying Bit by Bit holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dying Bit by Bit?
- Dying Bit by Bit stars Fred Solm, Kurt Kosutic, Heribert Sasse, Inge Toifl and Maria Martina.
- When was Dying Bit by Bit released?
- Dying Bit by Bit was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.