08/15 (1954)
Life in the barracks, drill, harassment, and private Asch′s pranks are the ingredients of Hans Hellmut Kirst′s successful novel "08/15" (the number of an Army regulation). Shortly before the outbreak of World War II: Private Asch and gunner Vierbein belong to the same unit but could not be more contrary. The instructors use every opportunity to bully the clumsy Vierbein with erratic corporal Platzek leading the way. The harassment starts with minor extra duties but soon the methods become more and more brutal. Finally, Asch comes to Vierbein′s help and takes on his superiors. Joachim Fuchsberger stars in his first major role.
Director: Paul May
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: September 30, 1954
Cast
- Joachim Fuchsberger - Gefreiter Asch
- Helen Vita - Lore Schulz
- Paul Bösiger - Kanonier Vierbein
- Emmerich Schrenk - Hauptwachtmeister Schulz
- Eva Ingeborg Scholz - Elisabeth Asch-Freitag
- Gundula Korte - Ingrid Asch
- Hans Christian Blech - Wachtmeister Platzek
- Wilfried Seyferth - Major Luschke
- Mario Adorf - Wagner
- Peter Carsten - Stabsgefreiter Kowalski
Screenplay
Music: Rolf A. Wilhelm
Cinematography: Heinz Hölscher
Editing: Arnfried Heyne, Walter Boos
Production: Divina-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 08/15 about?
- Life in the barracks, drill, harassment, and private Asch′s pranks are the ingredients of Hans Hellmut Kirst′s successful novel "08/15" (the number of an Army regulation). Shortly before the outbreak of World War II: Private Asch and gunner Vierbein belong to the same unit but could not be more contrary. The instructors use every opportunity to bully the clumsy Vierbein with erratic corporal Platzek leading the way. The harassment starts with minor extra duties but soon the methods become more and more brutal. Finally, Asch comes to Vierbein′s help and takes on his superiors. Joachim Fuchsberger stars in his first major role.
- Who directed 08/15?
- 08/15 was directed by Paul May.
- Who stars in 08/15?
- 08/15 stars Joachim Fuchsberger, Helen Vita, Paul Bösiger, Emmerich Schrenk, Eva Ingeborg Scholz, Gundula Korte.
- How long is 08/15?
- 08/15 has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is 08/15?
- 08/15 is a War, Drama film.
- Where was 08/15 produced?
- 08/15 was produced in Germany.