The Benthin Family (1950)
The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: September 7, 1950
Cast
- Maly Delschaft - Annemarie Naumann
- Harry Hindemith - Seidel
- Erik Schumann - Hans Bodmer
- Charlotte Ander - Olga Benthin
- Hans-Georg Rudolph - Theo Benthin
- Werner Pledath - Gustav Benthin
- Peter Dornseif - Dr. Benthin
- Brigitte Conrad - Ursel Benthin
- Ottokar Runze - Peter Naumann
- Hannelore Koblenz - Hede Naumann
Screenplay
Music: Ernst Roters
Cinematography: Walter Roskopf, Robert Baberske
Editing: Ilse Voigt
Production: DEFA
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Benthin Family about?
- The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.
- Who directed The Benthin Family?
- The Benthin Family was directed by Kurt Maetzig, Slatan Dudow, Richard Groschopp.
- Who stars in The Benthin Family?
- The Benthin Family stars Maly Delschaft, Harry Hindemith, Erik Schumann, Charlotte Ander, Hans-Georg Rudolph, Werner Pledath.
- How long is The Benthin Family?
- The Benthin Family has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Benthin Family?
- The Benthin Family is a Drama film.
- Where was The Benthin Family produced?
- The Benthin Family was produced in East Germany.