My Zero Hour (1970)

My Zero Hour (1970) poster

Germany in 1943. The Berlin worker Klaus Hartung is deployed as a soldier to the Eastern front during World War II. During a tour, he is captured by a Russian patrol. While in captivity, Hartung comes to the conclusion that he has to come through and actively take part in the effort to end the war. He consents to abduct a German officer together with two Russian soldiers. During their adventurous mission, the men who at first had been enemies, become sincere friends.

Director: Joachim Hasler
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Roman Ledenyov
Editing: Barbara Simon
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch, Pусский
Original Language: de

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii, prisoner of war, german soldier, red army

More Films by Director: Joachim Hasler
More Films in Genre: War, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Zero Hour about?
Germany in 1943. The Berlin worker Klaus Hartung is deployed as a soldier to the Eastern front during World War II. During a tour, he is captured by a Russian patrol. While in captivity, Hartung comes to the conclusion that he has to come through and actively take part in the effort to end the war. He consents to abduct a German officer together with two Russian soldiers. During their adventurous mission, the men who at first had been enemies, become sincere friends.
Who directed My Zero Hour?
My Zero Hour was directed by Joachim Hasler.
Who stars in My Zero Hour?
My Zero Hour stars Manfred Krug, Anatoliy Kuznetsov, Lev Prygunov, Kurt Jung-Alsen, Alfred Müller, Friedo Solter.
How long is My Zero Hour?
My Zero Hour has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is My Zero Hour?
My Zero Hour is a War, Drama film.
Where was My Zero Hour produced?
My Zero Hour was produced in Germany, East Germany.
What are the themes of My Zero Hour?
The themes of My Zero Hour include: The Horror of War and Humanity.