Oskar is born in Germany in 1924 with an advanced intellect. Repulsed by the hypocrisy of adults and the irresponsibility of society, he refuses to grow older after his third birthday. While the chaotic world around him careers toward the madness and folly of World War II, Oskar pounds incessantly on his beloved tin drum and perfects his uncannily piercing shrieks. An adaptation of Gunter Grass's acclaimed novel, characterized by surreal imagery, arresting eroticism, and clear-eyed satire.

Rating: R.

Based on the novel by Günter Grass.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1979.

Special features: New, restored high-definition digital transfer of the complete version; new interview with Schlondorff about the making of "The tin drum"; new interview with film scholar Timothy Crrigan; German audio recording from 1987 of author Gunter Grass reading his novel; television interview excerpts featuring Schlondorff, Grass and cast; trailer; a booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Atkinson and more.

Photography, Igor Luther ; editor, Suzanne Baron ; music, Maurice Jarre ; Szenenmusik, Friedrich Meyer.

Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent, Katharina Thalbach, Daniel Olbrychski.

DVD, NTSC, widescreen (1.66:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.

German dialogue with optional English subtitles.

Academy Awards, 1980: Best foreign language film.