Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class (1955)

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This film is the second of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist Ernst Thälmann. Autumn, 1918: Somewhere on Germany’s western front, Ernst Thälmann, age twenty-four, is calling on his fellow soldiers to put down their guns and join him in the communist struggle at home. When Hamburg’s Police Commissioner blocks a much-needed food shipment to the workers of Petrograd, Ernst battles to see it allowed through. Until his murder on August 18, 1944, Ernst remained true to his political convictions in the face of many setbacks.

Director: Kurt Maetzig
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 140 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Wilhelm Neef
Editing: Lena Neumann
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Pусский, Deutsch, Français
Original Language: de

Themes

Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

german democratic republic, socialism, biography, working class, communism, thälmann, proletarian, anti-fascism, proletariat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class about?
This film is the second of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist Ernst Thälmann. Autumn, 1918: Somewhere on Germany’s western front, Ernst Thälmann, age twenty-four, is calling on his fellow soldiers to put down their guns and join him in the communist struggle at home. When Hamburg’s Police Commissioner blocks a much-needed food shipment to the workers of Petrograd, Ernst battles to see it allowed through. Until his murder on August 18, 1944, Ernst remained true to his political convictions in the face of many setbacks.
Who directed Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Who stars in Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class stars Günther Simon, Hans-Peter Minetti, Karla Runkehl, Michel Piccoli, Werner Peters, Fred Delmare.
How long is Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
What genre is Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class is a History, Drama film.
Where was Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class produced?
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class was produced in East Germany.
What are the themes of Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?
The themes of Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.