Ein brauchbarer Mann
Originally released in 1989. Ein brauchbarer Mann is a drama film. directed by Hans-Werner Honert.
Starring Tobias Langhoff, Rolf Hoppe, and Otto Mellies
Synopsis
Young Uli Merkel is an engineer and inventor. He has a wife and child and is primarily interested in his career. One day, he receives a strange assignment from general manager Zeim. He is to track down the former chief designer Heiner Rudolf in order to take his inventions out of his pocket. Rudolf, ridiculed at the time for his forward-looking work, had taken all his documents with him when he left. Now they are needed to fulfill an important export order. In his search for Rudolf, Uli begins to realize that he, the boy, is being used. He finally finds Rudolf as a gravedigger on the island of Rügen. The encounter reinforces Uli's doubts about the moral integrity of his mission. He gets out and stays there, while Rudolf accepts an offer from the general manager.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ein brauchbarer Mann about?
Young Uli Merkel is an engineer and inventor. He has a wife and child and is primarily interested in his career. One day, he receives a strange assignment from general manager Zeim. He is to track ...
Who directed Ein brauchbarer Mann?
Ein brauchbarer Mann was directed by Hans-Werner Honert.
How long is Ein brauchbarer Mann?
Ein brauchbarer Mann has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Ein brauchbarer Mann released?
Ein brauchbarer Mann was released on October 18, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ein brauchbarer Mann?
The main cast of Ein brauchbarer Mann includes Tobias Langhoff, Rolf Hoppe, Otto Mellies, Kirsten Block, Kurt Böwe.