08/15 at Home (1955)
The third part of Paul May′s "08/15" trilogy based on the novel by Hans Hellmut Kirst takes place shortly before the end of World War II: In the spring of 1945, the German troops are practically defeated, and the battalion of Kowalski, major general von Plönnies and Asch who had risen to the rank of lieutenant in the meantime is left to its own devices to a large extent. They hope to be able to wait for the end of the war without having to encounter any combat operations. At the same time, Asch tries to prevent high-level Nazi officers from disappearing unnoticed and from cashing in on the chaotic circumstances.
Director: Paul May
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: December 30, 1955
Cast
- Joachim Fuchsberger - Gefreiter Asch
- O.E. Hasse - Generalmajor v. Plönies
- Hannes Schiel - Oberst Hauk
- Gustav Knuth - Major Hinrichsen
- Emmerich Schrenk - Hauptmann Schulz
- Michael Janisch - Oberleutnant Griefer
- Stig Roland - Leutnant Brack
- Max Mairich - Stabszahlmeister Brahm
- Peter Carsten - Stabsgefreiter Kowalski
- Helen Vita - Lore Schulz
Screenplay
Music: Rolf A. Wilhelm
Cinematography: Georg Krause
Editing: Walter Boos
Production: Divina-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Paul May
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 08/15 at Home about?
- The third part of Paul May′s "08/15" trilogy based on the novel by Hans Hellmut Kirst takes place shortly before the end of World War II: In the spring of 1945, the German troops are practically defeated, and the battalion of Kowalski, major general von Plönnies and Asch who had risen to the rank of lieutenant in the meantime is left to its own devices to a large extent. They hope to be able to wait for the end of the war without having to encounter any combat operations. At the same time, Asch tries to prevent high-level Nazi officers from disappearing unnoticed and from cashing in on the chaotic circumstances.
- Who directed 08/15 at Home?
- 08/15 at Home was directed by Paul May.
- Who stars in 08/15 at Home?
- 08/15 at Home stars Joachim Fuchsberger, O.E. Hasse, Hannes Schiel, Gustav Knuth, Emmerich Schrenk, Michael Janisch.
- How long is 08/15 at Home?
- 08/15 at Home has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is 08/15 at Home?
- 08/15 at Home is a War, Drama film.
- Where was 08/15 at Home produced?
- 08/15 at Home was produced in Germany.