Anflug Alpha 1 (1971)

Anflug Alpha 1 (1971) poster

Experiences and problems of an air squadron: Commander Milan has reached the age limit for pilots and must come to terms with the fact that he will have to give up flying from now on. Lieutenant Lenz loses control of the plane during a flight and is seriously injured during the parachute rescue, in the worst case scenario he remains paralyzed. He doesn't want to tie his girlfriend Anka to him, but she sticks by him. Young Kullas comes into the squadron to replace Lenz. His predecessor's accident makes him afraid and he tries to find out what courage means to him. Lieutenant Herzog loves the teacher Sigrid. She returns his love, but it is difficult for her to choose a "hero" once again. Two years earlier, her husband was killed defusing a bomb. But Herzog does not want to give up his job. The fifth, Captain Wendland, is a party secretary. He takes flying just as seriously as his concern for his comrades.

Director: János Veiczi
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Günter Hauk
Cinematography: Peter Süring, Günter Heimann
Editing: Brigitte Krex
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

pilot, military

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anflug Alpha 1 about?
Experiences and problems of an air squadron: Commander Milan has reached the age limit for pilots and must come to terms with the fact that he will have to give up flying from now on. Lieutenant Lenz loses control of the plane during a flight and is seriously injured during the parachute rescue, in the worst case scenario he remains paralyzed. He doesn't want to tie his girlfriend Anka to him, but she sticks by him. Young Kullas comes into the squadron to replace Lenz. His predecessor's accident makes him afraid and he tries to find out what courage means to him. Lieutenant Herzog loves the teacher Sigrid. She returns his love, but it is difficult for her to choose a "hero" once again. Two years earlier, her husband was killed defusing a bomb. But Herzog does not want to give up his job. The fifth, Captain Wendland, is a party secretary. He takes flying just as seriously as his concern for his comrades.
Who directed Anflug Alpha 1?
Anflug Alpha 1 was directed by János Veiczi.
Who stars in Anflug Alpha 1?
Anflug Alpha 1 stars Alfred Müller, Stefan Lisewski, Klaus-Peter Thiele, Ingolf Gorges, Peter Aust, Monika Gabriel.
How long is Anflug Alpha 1?
Anflug Alpha 1 has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Anflug Alpha 1?
Anflug Alpha 1 is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Anflug Alpha 1 produced?
Anflug Alpha 1 was produced in East Germany.