People with Wings (1960)
This film continues the story of radio operator Ludwig Bartuschek from “The Sailor’s Song”. Near the end of the Weimar Republic, Bartuschek (Erwin Geschonneck) is working as a mechanic in the Sperber airplane plant. Director Dehringer offers him the opportunity to train as an airplane constructor if he is willing to give up his communist beliefs under oath. Bartuschek will not allow himself to be bought and instead joins the underground resistance movement.
Director: Konrad Wolf
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: August 24, 1960
Cast
- Erwin Geschonneck - Bartuscheck
- Wilhelm Koch-Hooge - Dr. Lampert
- Hilmar Thate - Henne
- Franz Kutschera - Dr. Dehringer
- Rosita Fernandez - Ines
- Otto Dierichs - Dr. Klinger
- Fred Mahr - Friedrich
- Mathilde Danegger - Mutter Friedrich
- Brigitte Krause - Betty Bartuscheck
- Friedrich Teitge
Screenplay
- Karl Georg Egel (Screenplay)
- Paul Wiens (Screenplay)
Music: Hans-Dieter Hosalla
Cinematography: Werner Bergmann
Editing: Christa Wernicke
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is People with Wings about?
- This film continues the story of radio operator Ludwig Bartuschek from “The Sailor’s Song”. Near the end of the Weimar Republic, Bartuschek (Erwin Geschonneck) is working as a mechanic in the Sperber airplane plant. Director Dehringer offers him the opportunity to train as an airplane constructor if he is willing to give up his communist beliefs under oath. Bartuschek will not allow himself to be bought and instead joins the underground resistance movement.
- Who directed People with Wings?
- People with Wings was directed by Konrad Wolf.
- Who stars in People with Wings?
- People with Wings stars Erwin Geschonneck, Wilhelm Koch-Hooge, Hilmar Thate, Franz Kutschera, Rosita Fernandez, Otto Dierichs.
- How long is People with Wings?
- People with Wings has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is People with Wings?
- People with Wings is a Drama, War film.
- Where was People with Wings produced?
- People with Wings was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of People with Wings?
- The themes of People with Wings include: The Horror of War and Humanity.