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Wengler & Sons (1987)

Movie ★ 4.7 139 min

Drama

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.

Rainer Simon Director Rainer Simon Writer Helmut Bez Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 14, 1987
Runtime
139 min
IMDb
tt0094307
Language

Cast

Christoph Engel Gustav Wengler Carl-Martin Spengler Gustav Wengler, young Gudrun Ritter Gudrun Ritter Luise Wengler Kathrin Waligura Kathrin Waligura Bertha Wengler Fritz Marquardt Friedrich Wengler Peter Prager Peter Prager Paul Wengler Wolfgang Hosfeld Wolfgang Hosfeld Wilhelm Wengler Cornelia Hudl Käthe Wengler Franziska Ritter Franziska Ritter Luise Wengler Joachim Lätsch Joachim Lätsch Gottlieb Mothes Herbert Sand Erich Mothes Peter Zimmermann Peter Zimmermann Carl Mothes István Avar István Avar Dr. Conrad Abel Matthias Günther Dr. Joachim Zuckschwert Corinna Harfouch Corinna Harfouch Jenny Weinhold Ernst Kahler Ernst Kahler Johann Leberecht Bärwolf Werner Tietze Werner Tietze Dr. Keuerleber Jürgen Watzke Dr. Schultz

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wengler & Sons about?
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.
Who directed Wengler & Sons?
Wengler & Sons was directed by Rainer Simon.
Who stars in Wengler & Sons?
Wengler & Sons stars Christoph Engel, Carl-Martin Spengler, Gudrun Ritter, Kathrin Waligura.
When was Wengler & Sons released?
Wengler & Sons is a 1987 drama film.
Where can I watch Wengler & Sons?
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