An Old Love (1959)
Frieda and August Walkowiak celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. However, the marriage has been in crisis for some time. August wants to spend his old age in peace, while Frieda has no intention of giving up her position as LPG chairman. The problems in the countryside are huge, collectivization is not progressing fast enough, even comrade Heinrich Rantsch is clinging to his individual farm. Frieda fights for progress, even in her private life, because not only her burden but also her higher position is a thorn in her husband's side. During the wedding anniversary celebrations, Frieda is called to the LPG. This is the cause of the family quarrel that has been in the air for a long time. August demands her resignation. In vain - and so he moves in with Rantsch. Their daughter Helga also leaves the house because of the tensions. Frieda collapses. When she is in hospital, August comes to his senses.
Cast
- Gisela May - Frieda Walkowiak
- Erich Franz - August Walkowiak
- Doris Abeßer - Helga
- Ezard Haußmann - Lothar
- Peter Sturm - Heinrich Rantsch
- Hans-Peter Minetti - Benno Schulze
- Margot Ebert - Irmgard Strömer
- Harry Gillmann - Otto Funke
- Günther Simon - 1. Sekretär der SED-Kreiparteileitung
- Werner Lierck - Räupke
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Old Love about?
- Frieda and August Walkowiak celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. However, the marriage has been in crisis for some time. August wants to spend his old age in peace, while Frieda has no intention of giving up her position as LPG chairman. The problems in the countryside are huge, collectivization is not progressing fast enough, even comrade Heinrich Rantsch is clinging to his individual farm. Frieda fights for progress, even in her private life, because not only her burden but also her higher position is a thorn in her husband's side. During the wedding anniversary celebrations, Frieda is called to the LPG. This is the cause of the family quarrel that has been in the air for a long time. August demands her resignation. In vain - and so he moves in with Rantsch. Their daughter Helga also leaves the house because of the tensions. Frieda collapses. When she is in hospital, August comes to his senses.
- Who directed An Old Love?
- An Old Love was directed by Frank Beyer.
- Who stars in An Old Love?
- An Old Love stars Gisela May, Erich Franz, Doris Abeßer, Ezard Haußmann, Peter Sturm, Hans-Peter Minetti.
- How long is An Old Love?
- An Old Love has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is An Old Love?
- An Old Love is a Drama film.
- Where was An Old Love produced?
- An Old Love was produced in East Germany.