Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn (1955)
Biographical movie about Julius Robert Mayer (1814-1878), a surgeon and town doctor in Heilbronn, who studied heat for many years and was the first to correctly formulate the basic principles of the theory of mechanical heat and the principle of conservation of energy. Competing Prussian scientists laugh at him, and his life is full of misunderstandings and persecution. The film tells of his fate and his long and futile struggle for recognition of the results of his scientific work.
Director: Helmut Spieß
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 27, 1955
Cast
- Emil Stöhr - Robert Mayer
- Gisela Uhlen - Wilhelmine Mayer
- Hilmar Thate - Dr. Bohn
- Otto Stübler - Closs
- Martin Flörchinger - Fritz Mayer
- Walther Suessenguth - Privy Councilor Justus Liebig
- Herwart Grosse - Court Councilor Ernst von Zeller
- Harald Halgardt - Dr. Landerer
- Gerd Michael Henneberg - Prof. Gustav Rümelin
- Werner Segtrop - Von Rauch
Screenplay
Music: Joachim Werzlau
Cinematography: Robert Baberske
Editing: Ruth Moegelin
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn about?
- Biographical movie about Julius Robert Mayer (1814-1878), a surgeon and town doctor in Heilbronn, who studied heat for many years and was the first to correctly formulate the basic principles of the theory of mechanical heat and the principle of conservation of energy. Competing Prussian scientists laugh at him, and his life is full of misunderstandings and persecution. The film tells of his fate and his long and futile struggle for recognition of the results of his scientific work.
- Who directed Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn?
- Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn was directed by Helmut Spieß.
- Who stars in Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn?
- Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn stars Emil Stöhr, Gisela Uhlen, Hilmar Thate, Otto Stübler, Martin Flörchinger, Walther Suessenguth.
- How long is Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn?
- Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn?
- Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn is a Drama film.
- Where was Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn produced?
- Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn was produced in East Germany, Germany.