I Was Nineteen
Originally released in 1968. I Was Nineteen is a drama/history film. directed by Konrad Wolf.
Starring Jaecki Schwarz, Vasiliy Livanov, and Rolf Hoppe
Synopsis
A young soldier enters Germany with Soviet troops at the end of WWII, feeling like a stranger in his homeland. As he meets Germans, he grapples with his ambivalence, realizing he is both a victor and one of the vanquished. His inquisitive nature leads him to confront the atrocities and lies he encounters along the way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (19 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jaecki Schwarz
as Gregor Hecker
Vasiliy Livanov
as Wadim
Rolf Hoppe
as Etappenmajor Behring
Galina Polskikh
as Sowjetisches Mädchen
Jürgen Hentsch
as Oberleutnant Schenk, Adjutant
Kurt Böwe
as SS-Sturmbannführer
Hermann Beyer
as Zweiter befreiter Häftling
Mikhail Gluzskiy
as Sowjetisches General
Jenny Gröllmann
as deutsches Mädchen
Wolfgang Greese
as Landschaftsarchitekt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe ''Babelsberg''
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Was Nineteen about?
A young soldier enters Germany with Soviet troops at the end of WWII, feeling like a stranger in his homeland. As he meets Germans, he grapples with his ambivalence, realizing he is both a victor a...
Who directed I Was Nineteen?
I Was Nineteen was directed by Konrad Wolf.
How long is I Was Nineteen?
I Was Nineteen has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was I Was Nineteen released?
I Was Nineteen was released on February 1, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Was Nineteen?
The main cast of I Was Nineteen includes Jaecki Schwarz, Vasiliy Livanov, Rolf Hoppe, Galina Polskikh, Jürgen Hentsch.