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The Sandman (1983): movie guide
The Sandman (1983) is a Drama, History, TV Movie running about 71 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 9.7/10 from 3 votes. Notable cast includes Christoph Waltz, Monika Baumgartner, Dominic Raacke, Rudolf Schündler. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1983-01-01
- Runtime: 71 min
- TMDB: 9.7/10
- Genres: Drama, History, TV Movie
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1983-01-01
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What is The Sandman about?
Based on the classic 19th century tale by German writer/composer E.T.A. Hoffmann, the film investigates the tale's themes of obsession and madness, emphasizing expressionist imagery and theatrical style. The story relates the life of the young student Nathanael, whose childhood memories are haunted by a sinister man. As a child, Nathanael believed this dark figure to be the mythic Sandman, who puts children to sleep by stealing their eyes. When confronted by this same evil presence as an adult, he is pushed toward madness as he tries to confront his childhood fears.
Cast highlights
The Sandman features Christoph Waltz, Monika Baumgartner, Dominic Raacke, Rudolf Schündler, Claus Eberth, Felix von Manteuffel. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1983-01-01. Runtime: 71 minutes. TMDB score: 9.7/10 (3 votes). Genres: Drama, History, TV Movie, Horror. Original language: de. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Sandman?
- The Sandman is listed as Drama, History, TV Movie, Horror on TMDB.
- How long is The Sandman?
- The Sandman runs about 71 minutes.
- Who stars in The Sandman?
- Cast highlights include Christoph Waltz, Monika Baumgartner, Dominic Raacke, Rudolf Schündler, Claus Eberth, Felix von Manteuffel.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Sandman?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
