Die Jahre vergehen
Originally released in 1945. Die Jahre vergehen is a drama film. directed by Günther Rittau. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Heidemarie Hatheyer, Carl Kuhlmann, and Werner Fuetterer
Synopsis
The successful shipowner Georg Behrendsen and his wife Irene are coming from South America to Germany for business. While negotiating in the home of senator Kersten, the senator's son Wilhelm (Werner Fuetterer) is taking care of Irene Behrendsen. The two fall in love with each other and decide to marry after Irene's divorce from her husband. But the old senator forces his son to decide whether to marry Irene or to become head of the shipping company. Not to break the family tradition, Wilhelm decides against the marriage. Irene, full of hatred against the senator, goes back to her husband. 25 years later. The senator is still head of the shipping company, because Wilhelm was killed in the war. He concentrates his love now on his daughter Victoria and he can't refuse any wish of her. Some day she tells him that she has been falling in love with a young german guy from overseas called Peter Behrendsen, not knowing that he is the son of the women who hates the senator the most.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1945
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Heidemarie Hatheyer
as Frau Irene Behrendsen
Carl Kuhlmann
as Senator Ferdinand Kersten
Werner Fuetterer
as Wilhelm Kersten, dessen Sohn
Agnes Windeck
as Fau Mathilde Kersten
Franz Schafheitlin
as Justizrat Carlsen
Walter Gross
as Scholtes, Besitzer einer Instrumentenhandlun
Rolf Moebius
as Peter Behrendsen
Michael von Newlinsky
Walter Franck
Käthe Dyckhoff
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Tobis Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die Jahre vergehen about?
The successful shipowner Georg Behrendsen and his wife Irene are coming from South America to Germany for business. While negotiating in the home of senator Kersten, the senator's son Wilhelm (Wern...
Who directed Die Jahre vergehen?
Die Jahre vergehen was directed by Günther Rittau.
How long is Die Jahre vergehen?
Die Jahre vergehen has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Die Jahre vergehen released?
Die Jahre vergehen was released on January 26, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Jahre vergehen?
The main cast of Die Jahre vergehen includes Heidemarie Hatheyer, Carl Kuhlmann, Werner Fuetterer, Agnes Windeck, Franz Schafheitlin.