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4.7 / 10 IMDb May 14, 1987 2h 19m
A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.
Director
Runtime
2h 19m
Release Date
May 14, 1987
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
German
Country
East Germany, Germany
Cast
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Christoph Engel
as Gustav Wengler
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Carl-Martin Spengler
as Gustav Wengler, young
Gudrun Ritter
as Luise Wengler
Kathrin Waligura
as Bertha Wengler
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Fritz Marquardt
as Friedrich Wengler
Peter Prager
as Paul Wengler
Wolfgang Hosfeld
as Wilhelm Wengler
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Cornelia Hudl
as Käthe Wengler
Franziska Ritter
as Luise Wengler
Joachim Lätsch
as Gottlieb Mothes
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Herbert Sand
as Erich Mothes
Peter Zimmermann
as Carl Mothes
István Avar
as Dr. Conrad Abel
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Matthias Günther
as Dr. Joachim Zuckschwert
Corinna Harfouch
as Jenny Weinhold
Ernst Kahler
as Johann Leberecht Bärwolf
Werner Tietze
as Dr. Keuerleber
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Jürgen Watzke
as Dr. Schultz
Margit Bendokat
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Rolf Colditz
Production Companies
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