Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade (1963)
After participating in more than 100,000 euthanasia crimes during the Nazi era, the former SS psychiatrist and physician Dr. Werner Heyde leads an unmolested life in West Germany after the war under a false name ("Fritz Sawade"). With the help of confidants, he manages to get a job as a medical expert. His true identity remains in the dark for many years. His wife has him declared dead and draws the pension of a psychology professor's widow. After remaining unidentified for ten years, Dr. Heyde is unmasked and arrested one day and found dead in his cell shortly before the start of the trial. The film plot is based on the authentic case of Dr. Werner Heyde.
Director: Wolfgang Luderer
Genre: TV Movie, Crime
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: March 6, 1963
Cast
- Walter Jupé - Dr. Sawade
- Martin Flörchinger - Prof. Glatzel
- Marga Legal - Frau Glatzel
- Harry Hindemith - Dr. Buresch
- Peter Sturm - Ministerialrat Heigl
- Hans-Joachim Büttner - Prof. Reinwein
Screenplay
Production: Fernsehen der DDR
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Wolfgang Luderer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade about?
- After participating in more than 100,000 euthanasia crimes during the Nazi era, the former SS psychiatrist and physician Dr. Werner Heyde leads an unmolested life in West Germany after the war under a false name ("Fritz Sawade"). With the help of confidants, he manages to get a job as a medical expert. His true identity remains in the dark for many years. His wife has him declared dead and draws the pension of a psychology professor's widow. After remaining unidentified for ten years, Dr. Heyde is unmasked and arrested one day and found dead in his cell shortly before the start of the trial. The film plot is based on the authentic case of Dr. Werner Heyde.
- Who directed Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade?
- Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade was directed by Wolfgang Luderer.
- Who stars in Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade?
- Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade stars Walter Jupé, Martin Flörchinger, Marga Legal, Harry Hindemith, Peter Sturm, Hans-Joachim Büttner.
- How long is Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade?
- Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade?
- Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade is a TV Movie, Crime film.
- Where was Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade produced?
- Bonner Pitaval - Die Affäre Heyde-Sawade was produced in East Germany.