The Dead Stay Young (1968)
A depiction of class conflicts in Germany between 1918 and 1945. The Spartacist Erwin is shot by officers in 1918, and his pregant working-class bride Marie begins a new relationship with social democrat Geschke. Erwin's son Hans grows up to be a communist like his father, leading to bitter hatred between him and his Nazi step-brother, while Geschke becomes increasingly resigned to the political situation in Germany. The three aristocratic officers who shot Erwin many years ago meet again during the Kapp Putsch, but their support for the Third Reich eventually leads each to their deaths.
Director: Joachim Kunert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: November 14, 1968
Cast
- Barbara Dittus - Marie
- Klaus Piontek - Martin
- Peter Borgelt - Triebel
- Monika Gabriel - Elisabeth
- Günter Wolf - Geschke
- Klaus-Peter Pleßow
- Dieter Wien
- Alfred Struwe
- Kurt Kachlicki
- Karin Lesch
Screenplay
Music: Gerhard Wohlgemuth
Editing: Christa Helwig
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Joachim Kunert
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dead Stay Young about?
- A depiction of class conflicts in Germany between 1918 and 1945. The Spartacist Erwin is shot by officers in 1918, and his pregant working-class bride Marie begins a new relationship with social democrat Geschke. Erwin's son Hans grows up to be a communist like his father, leading to bitter hatred between him and his Nazi step-brother, while Geschke becomes increasingly resigned to the political situation in Germany. The three aristocratic officers who shot Erwin many years ago meet again during the Kapp Putsch, but their support for the Third Reich eventually leads each to their deaths.
- Who directed The Dead Stay Young?
- The Dead Stay Young was directed by Joachim Kunert.
- Who stars in The Dead Stay Young?
- The Dead Stay Young stars Barbara Dittus, Klaus Piontek, Peter Borgelt, Monika Gabriel, Günter Wolf, Klaus-Peter Pleßow.
- How long is The Dead Stay Young?
- The Dead Stay Young has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Dead Stay Young?
- The Dead Stay Young is a Drama film.
- Where was The Dead Stay Young produced?
- The Dead Stay Young was produced in East Germany, Germany.