Ein Mann im schönsten Alter (1964)
Richard Mertens, a successful magazine editor with a cold, empty marriage to Lucy, seeks excitement through an affair with younger colleague Eva. Yet his need for status traps him in superficiality, undermining genuine connection. A legal battle with old friend Ferrow, won through perjury, reveals Mertens’s moral emptiness, shattering his relationship with Eva. Alone, he finds solace only in listening to bartender Brigitte.
Director: Franz Peter Wirth
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: January 17, 1964
Cast
- Karl Michael Vogler - Richard Mertens
- Pascale Audret - Eva
- Françoise Prévost - Lucy
- Marisa Mell - Brigitte
- Hellmut Lange - Ferrow
- Hans Caninenberg - Alfred von Xanten
- Sigfrit Steiner - Kriminalinspektor Scherbl
- Rosemarie Fendel - Margot
Screenplay
- Oliver Storz (Screenplay)
- Rudolf Schneider (Novel)
Music: George Gruntz
Cinematography: Karl Schröder
Production: Maran Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Franz Peter Wirth
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ein Mann im schönsten Alter about?
- Richard Mertens, a successful magazine editor with a cold, empty marriage to Lucy, seeks excitement through an affair with younger colleague Eva. Yet his need for status traps him in superficiality, undermining genuine connection. A legal battle with old friend Ferrow, won through perjury, reveals Mertens’s moral emptiness, shattering his relationship with Eva. Alone, he finds solace only in listening to bartender Brigitte.
- Who directed Ein Mann im schönsten Alter?
- Ein Mann im schönsten Alter was directed by Franz Peter Wirth.
- Who stars in Ein Mann im schönsten Alter?
- Ein Mann im schönsten Alter stars Karl Michael Vogler, Pascale Audret, Françoise Prévost, Marisa Mell, Hellmut Lange, Hans Caninenberg.
- How long is Ein Mann im schönsten Alter?
- Ein Mann im schönsten Alter has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Ein Mann im schönsten Alter?
- Ein Mann im schönsten Alter is a Drama film.
- Where was Ein Mann im schönsten Alter produced?
- Ein Mann im schönsten Alter was produced in Germany.