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Ernst Thälmann

February 7, 1986 3h 50m 8.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Ernst Thälmann is a drama/history film. directed by Ursula Bonhoff. With a runtime of 3h 50m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Helmut Schellhardt, Christine Schorn, and Günter Grabbert

Synopsis

This elaborate two-part television film features a section from the life of communist worker leader Ernst Thälmann. It begins with the bloody riots on May 1, 1929 in Berlin, in which police officers shot at demonstrating workers, and ends with February 7, 1933, when Thälmann appeared as a speaker at the illegal meeting of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Germany in goat neck. This period was marked by the struggle of the Communists against the ever stronger National Socialists and the rise of Adolf Hitler.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 7, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 3h 50m 230 minutes total
User Rating 8.0/10 Excellent (1 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
  • Fernsehen der DDR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ernst Thälmann about?

This elaborate two-part television film features a section from the life of communist worker leader Ernst Thälmann. It begins with the bloody riots on May 1, 1929 in Berlin, in which police office...

Who directed Ernst Thälmann?

Ernst Thälmann was directed by Ursula Bonhoff.

How long is Ernst Thälmann?

Ernst Thälmann has a runtime of 3 hours and 50 minutes (230 minutes total).

When was Ernst Thälmann released?

Ernst Thälmann was released on February 7, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ernst Thälmann?

The main cast of Ernst Thälmann includes Helmut Schellhardt, Christine Schorn, Günter Grabbert, Peter Sodann, Marian Kociniak.