Menschen (1970)
In Spring of 1945, the Wehrmacht forces are weary from retreat, while the Allies are closing in. A single Austrian captain attempts to guide what is left of his platoon behind the Russian lines to surrender to the Americans. They take under their wing a young man with a severe disability. As the loyalty of his men is brought to the test, the captain grows closer to the boy who evokes a deep secret from his past in the Nazi Reich.
Director: Fritz Umgelter
Genre: Drama
Release Date: August 25, 1970
Cast
- Günter Mack - Titow
- Günter Strack - Petunnikow
- Reinhard von Hacht - Iwan
- Bruno Dallansky - Wawiloff
- Alfred Balthoff - Tjapa
- Sigurd Fitzek - Spitzchen
- Jörg Pleva - Solnzew
- Ullrich Haupt - Aristid Kuwalda, Rittmeister a.D.
- Hans Christian Rudolph - Kisselnikow
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Fritz Umgelter
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Menschen about?
- In Spring of 1945, the Wehrmacht forces are weary from retreat, while the Allies are closing in. A single Austrian captain attempts to guide what is left of his platoon behind the Russian lines to surrender to the Americans. They take under their wing a young man with a severe disability. As the loyalty of his men is brought to the test, the captain grows closer to the boy who evokes a deep secret from his past in the Nazi Reich.
- Who directed Menschen?
- Menschen was directed by Fritz Umgelter.
- Who stars in Menschen?
- Menschen stars Günter Mack, Günter Strack, Reinhard von Hacht, Bruno Dallansky, Alfred Balthoff, Sigurd Fitzek.
- What genre is Menschen?
- Menschen is a Drama film.
- Where was Menschen produced?
- Menschen was produced in Germany.