Der Leuchtturm (1972)
A psychological and existential study of a prisoner charged with guarding an isolated lighthouse. If he makes it through two years, the remainder of his sentence for manslaughter in a bar brawl will be pardoned. Nobody before managed to cope with the solitude. One day, a rat makes its way to the island. The sea and the island, the man and the rat, friendship and vendetta.
Director: Vojtěch Jasný
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: October 25, 1972
Cast
- Hans Christian Blech - Chmara
- Yosef Shiloach - Leutnant
- Gabi Eldor - Jo
- Rafi Goldvasser - Erster Soldat
- Richard Selano - Zweiter Soldat
- Shmuel Wolf - Missionar
- Itzik Weiss - Arabischer Händler
- Lorenza Colville - Alte Jungfer
- Dudu Yardeni - Reporter
- Heinz Bernard - Gefängnisdirektor
Screenplay
- Vojtěch Jasný (Adaptation)
- Ladislav Mňačko (Original Story)
Music: Peter Zwetkoff
Cinematography: Igor Luther
Editing: Dagmar Hirtz
Production: ORF, ZDF, Neue Thalia-Film
Country: Germany, Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Vojtěch Jasný
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Leuchtturm about?
- A psychological and existential study of a prisoner charged with guarding an isolated lighthouse. If he makes it through two years, the remainder of his sentence for manslaughter in a bar brawl will be pardoned. Nobody before managed to cope with the solitude. One day, a rat makes its way to the island. The sea and the island, the man and the rat, friendship and vendetta.
- Who directed Der Leuchtturm?
- Der Leuchtturm was directed by Vojtěch Jasný.
- Who stars in Der Leuchtturm?
- Der Leuchtturm stars Hans Christian Blech, Yosef Shiloach, Gabi Eldor, Rafi Goldvasser, Richard Selano, Shmuel Wolf.
- How long is Der Leuchtturm?
- Der Leuchtturm has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Der Leuchtturm?
- Der Leuchtturm is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Der Leuchtturm produced?
- Der Leuchtturm was produced in Germany, Austria.