Wengler & Sons (1987)
A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.
Director: Rainer Simon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: May 14, 1987
Cast
- Christoph Engel - Gustav Wengler
- Carl-Martin Spengler - Gustav Wengler, young
- Gudrun Ritter - Luise Wengler
- Kathrin Waligura - Bertha Wengler
- Fritz Marquardt - Friedrich Wengler
- Peter Prager - Paul Wengler
- Wolfgang Hosfeld - Wilhelm Wengler
- Cornelia Hudl - Käthe Wengler
- Franziska Ritter - Luise Wengler
- Joachim Lätsch - Gottlieb Mothes
Screenplay
Music: Reiner Bredemeyer
Editing: Helga Gentz
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Rainer Simon
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wengler & Sons about?
- A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.
- Who directed Wengler & Sons?
- Wengler & Sons was directed by Rainer Simon.
- Who stars in Wengler & Sons?
- Wengler & Sons stars Christoph Engel, Carl-Martin Spengler, Gudrun Ritter, Kathrin Waligura, Fritz Marquardt, Peter Prager.
- How long is Wengler & Sons?
- Wengler & Sons has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is Wengler & Sons?
- Wengler & Sons is a Drama film.
- Where was Wengler & Sons produced?
- Wengler & Sons was produced in East Germany, Germany.