Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Das Erste
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.2/10
World on a Wire
Overview
World on a Wire is a two-part 1973 West German science fiction television serial broadcast on ARD. Shot on 16 mm film, the two-part miniseries is directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who co-writes the screenplay with Fritz Müller-Scherz, based on Daniel F. Galouye's 1964 novel Simulacron-3. In the future, Simulacron, a computer simulated reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr Fred Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers.
This production, originally released in 1973, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.2 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- • Produced in Germany.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Klaus Löwitsch
Fred Stiller
Mascha Rabben
Eva Vollmer
Karl-Heinz Vosgerau
Herbert Siskins
Adrian Hoven
Professor Henry Vollmer
Ivan Desny
Günther Lause
Ingrid Caven
Secretary Uschi
Barbara Valentin
Gloria Fromm
Günter Lamprecht
Fritz Walfang
Seasons
Miniseries
2 Episodes • Aired 1973-10-14
In the future, Simulacron, a computer project simulating reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr Fred Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers.
