Reserved for the Death (1963)
Former East German engineer Erich Becker had been lured to West Germany by promises of a high reward. Now residing in Stockholm, he is recalled to serve as a spy in the East. He is to convince Dr. Jadenburg to flee from the GDR with the help of his daughter Hanna, who works for the West. While travelling on the train with Hanna, he is told that he is also to murder another agent who betrayed and now works for the Stasi. The traitor is revealed to be a former friend of Becker, Harry Korb.
Director: Heinz Thiel
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: June 7, 1963
Cast
- Hans-Peter Minetti - Erich Becker
- Peter Herden - Harry Korb
- Irma Münch - Hanna Melvien
- Martin Flörchinger - Dr. Jadenburg
- Herbert Köfer - Cellist
- Ingeborg Krabbe - junge Ehefrau
- Hannjo Hasse - Hauptmann Donath
- Peter Sturm - Zugschaffner
- Hubert Hoelzke
- Heinz Hinze - Charles Renier
Screenplay
Music: Helmut Nier
Editing: Anneliese Hinze-Sokolowa
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Heinz Thiel
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reserved for the Death about?
- Former East German engineer Erich Becker had been lured to West Germany by promises of a high reward. Now residing in Stockholm, he is recalled to serve as a spy in the East. He is to convince Dr. Jadenburg to flee from the GDR with the help of his daughter Hanna, who works for the West. While travelling on the train with Hanna, he is told that he is also to murder another agent who betrayed and now works for the Stasi. The traitor is revealed to be a former friend of Becker, Harry Korb.
- Who directed Reserved for the Death?
- Reserved for the Death was directed by Heinz Thiel.
- Who stars in Reserved for the Death?
- Reserved for the Death stars Hans-Peter Minetti, Peter Herden, Irma Münch, Martin Flörchinger, Herbert Köfer, Ingeborg Krabbe.
- How long is Reserved for the Death?
- Reserved for the Death has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Reserved for the Death?
- Reserved for the Death is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Reserved for the Death produced?
- Reserved for the Death was produced in East Germany.