Der 10. Mai
Originally released in 1957. Der 10. Mai is a drama film. directed by Franz Schnyder.
Starring Heinz Reincke, Therese Giehse, and Heinrich Gretler
Synopsis
Der 10. Mai (The Tenth of May) was the date in 1940 that Hitler invaded the Low Countries: Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. Neutral Switzerland, which hadn't experienced a war since the 14th century, hurriedly fortified its borders with battalions of inexperienced soldiers. The panic, confusion and isolated acts of courage which occurred on that fateful day are re-created in this Swiss docudrama. The story is "personalized" by concentrating on a fugitive German soldier (Heinz Reincke) who falls in love with the Swiss girl (Linda Geiser) who shelters him. Produced on a bare-minimum budget, Der 10. Mai is impressive more for its sincerity and raw energy than for its actual cinematic merits.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Heinz Reincke
as Werner Kramer
Therese Giehse
as Ida Herz
Heinrich Gretler
as Wachmeister Grimm
Paulette Dubost
as Madame Dubois
Walter Roderer
as Mundharmonika spielender Soldat
Emil Hegetschweiler
as Tschurni
Gustav Knuth
as deutscher Konsul
Margrit Rainer
as Frau Schuhmacher
Luis Rainer
as Flüchtling
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Neue Film AG
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der 10. Mai about?
Der 10. Mai (The Tenth of May) was the date in 1940 that Hitler invaded the Low Countries: Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. Neutral Switzerland, which hadn't experienced a war since the 14th centur...
Who directed Der 10. Mai?
Der 10. Mai was directed by Franz Schnyder.
How long is Der 10. Mai?
Der 10. Mai has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Der 10. Mai released?
Der 10. Mai was released on October 18, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der 10. Mai?
The main cast of Der 10. Mai includes Heinz Reincke, Therese Giehse, Heinrich Gretler, Paulette Dubost, Walter Roderer.