Despite It All! (1972)

Despite It All! (1972) poster

October 1918: Karl Liebknecht is released from prison and Berlin workers celebrate his release. Although WWI is almost over, the German Kaiserreich in vain sends its last reserves to the slaughter. The working class is in a rebellious mood; the uprising of Kiel’s sailors against war and militarism sets off a call for revolution led by Liebknecht. On November 9, Liebknecht declares the Free Socialist Republic of Germany. But pro-Kaiser military and right wing Social Democrats oppose him.

Director: Günter Reisch
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 125 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ernst Hermann Meyer
Editing: Monika Schindler
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

german democratic republic, revolution, socialism, communism, liebknecht, proletarian

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Despite It All! about?
October 1918: Karl Liebknecht is released from prison and Berlin workers celebrate his release. Although WWI is almost over, the German Kaiserreich in vain sends its last reserves to the slaughter. The working class is in a rebellious mood; the uprising of Kiel’s sailors against war and militarism sets off a call for revolution led by Liebknecht. On November 9, Liebknecht declares the Free Socialist Republic of Germany. But pro-Kaiser military and right wing Social Democrats oppose him.
Who directed Despite It All!?
Despite It All! was directed by Günter Reisch.
Who stars in Despite It All!?
Despite It All! stars Horst Schulze, Lyudmila Kasyanova, Ute Ilman, Zofia Mrozowska, Mikhail Ulyanov, Adolf Fischer.
How long is Despite It All!?
Despite It All! has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is Despite It All!?
Despite It All! is a Drama, War film.
Where was Despite It All! produced?
Despite It All! was produced in East Germany.