Ein Mann im schönsten Alter (1964)

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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
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Screenplay

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.