Angebot aus Schenectady (1971)
Dr. Grunert, electronics specialist from the GDR, gets a visit from an old acquaintance from war times. Both worked back then on navy torpedoes. His former colleague wants to poach Grunert – to Schenectady, the headquarters of the largest American electronics company. With alleged war crimes, he tries to blackmail Grunert, but quickly it becomes clear where the true criminals are sitting: In influential positions of the American industry. Grunert underestimates the scrupulousness of his opponent and invites him to a remotely located country home to clarify things. The Ministry for State Security is already on the trail of the matter and saves the engineer from a dangerous solo action.
Director: Richard Groschopp
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: February 7, 1971
Cast
- Manfred Zetzsche - Dr. Grunert
- Marita Böhme - Vera Lange
- Oleg Mokshantsev - Alexei Karkasov
- Zofia Słaboszowska - Irena
- Helmut Schellhardt - Major Werner
- Klaus Piontek - Leutnant Blank
- Gert Gütschow - Bruce
- Kurt Kachlicki - Van Swaart
- Franz Viehmann - Kahlenberg
- Ernst Heise - Clark
Screenplay
- Richard Groschopp (Screenplay)
- Harry Thürk (Scenario Writer)
Music: Wolfgang Pietsch
Cinematography: Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Editing: Helga Emmrich
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Richard Groschopp
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Angebot aus Schenectady about?
- Dr. Grunert, electronics specialist from the GDR, gets a visit from an old acquaintance from war times. Both worked back then on navy torpedoes. His former colleague wants to poach Grunert – to Schenectady, the headquarters of the largest American electronics company. With alleged war crimes, he tries to blackmail Grunert, but quickly it becomes clear where the true criminals are sitting: In influential positions of the American industry. Grunert underestimates the scrupulousness of his opponent and invites him to a remotely located country home to clarify things. The Ministry for State Security is already on the trail of the matter and saves the engineer from a dangerous solo action.
- Who directed Angebot aus Schenectady?
- Angebot aus Schenectady was directed by Richard Groschopp.
- Who stars in Angebot aus Schenectady?
- Angebot aus Schenectady stars Manfred Zetzsche, Marita Böhme, Oleg Mokshantsev, Zofia Słaboszowska, Helmut Schellhardt, Klaus Piontek.
- How long is Angebot aus Schenectady?
- Angebot aus Schenectady has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Angebot aus Schenectady?
- Angebot aus Schenectady is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Angebot aus Schenectady produced?
- Angebot aus Schenectady was produced in Germany, East Germany.