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The Dead Stay Young (1968)

Movie ★ 8.0 112 min

Drama

A depiction of class conflicts in Germany between 1918 and 1945. The Spartacist Erwin is shot by officers in 1918, and his pregant working-class bride Marie begins a new relationship with social democrat Geschke. Erwin's son Hans grows up to be a communist like his father, leading to bitter hatred between him and his Nazi step-brother, while Geschke becomes increasingly resigned to the political situation in Germany. The three aristocratic officers who shot Erwin many years ago meet again during the Kapp Putsch, but their support for the Third Reich eventually leads each to their deaths.

Joachim Kunert Director Christa Wolf Writer Gerhard Helwig Writer Günter Haubold Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 14, 1968
Runtime
112 min
IMDb
tt0063708
Language

Cast

Barbara Dittus Barbara Dittus Marie Klaus Piontek Klaus Piontek Martin Peter Borgelt Peter Borgelt Triebel Monika Gabriel Elisabeth Günter Wolf Günter Wolf Geschke Klaus-Peter Pleßow Dieter Wien Dieter Wien Alfred Struwe Alfred Struwe Kurt Kachlicki Karin Lesch Karin Lesch Erika Pelikowsky Erika Pelikowsky Volkmar Kleinert Volkmar Kleinert Kurt Böwe Kurt Böwe Renate Richter Erik Veldre Erik Veldre Erich Gerberding Erich Gerberding Heinz Hinze Harry Pietzsch Harry Pietzsch

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dead Stay Young about?
A depiction of class conflicts in Germany between 1918 and 1945. The Spartacist Erwin is shot by officers in 1918, and his pregant working-class bride Marie begins a new relationship with social democrat Geschke. Erwin's son Hans grows up to be a communist like his father, leading to bitter hatred between him and his Nazi step-brother, while Geschke becomes increasingly resigned to the political situation in Germany. The three aristocratic officers who shot Erwin many years ago meet again during the Kapp Putsch, but their support for the Third Reich eventually leads each to their deaths.
Who directed The Dead Stay Young?
The Dead Stay Young was directed by Joachim Kunert.
Who stars in The Dead Stay Young?
The Dead Stay Young stars Barbara Dittus, Klaus Piontek, Peter Borgelt, Monika Gabriel.
When was The Dead Stay Young released?
The Dead Stay Young is a 1968 drama film.
Where can I watch The Dead Stay Young?
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