Irrlicht und Feuer movie poster

Irrlicht und Feuer

August 21, 1966 3h 17m

Originally released in 1966. Irrlicht und Feuer is a crime/drama film. directed by Horst E. Brandt. With a runtime of 3h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Günther Simon, Irma Münch, and Lissy Tempelhof

Synopsis

Jürgen Fohrmann works as a hauer underground. In the course of the coal crisis, his mine closes - he loses the work. In this mood, his wife's prosperity thinking gets on his nerves - his marriage threatens to break. The dismissed coal buddy applys, first becomes an auxiliary worker, but then receives a job in an automated operation of the electrical industry and believes to have socially risen through this "clean work". Fohrmann quickly realizes that wearing a "white coat" is only seemingly better than the arduous work in the pit and understands that he can no longer stay out of the work struggles of the buddies.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 21, 1966 59 years ago
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Runtime 3h 17m 197 minutes total
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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

  • Fernsehen der DDR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Irrlicht und Feuer about?

Jürgen Fohrmann works as a hauer underground. In the course of the coal crisis, his mine closes - he loses the work. In this mood, his wife's prosperity thinking gets on his nerves - his marriage ...

Who directed Irrlicht und Feuer?

Irrlicht und Feuer was directed by Horst E. Brandt.

How long is Irrlicht und Feuer?

Irrlicht und Feuer has a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes (197 minutes total).

When was Irrlicht und Feuer released?

Irrlicht und Feuer was released on August 21, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Irrlicht und Feuer?

The main cast of Irrlicht und Feuer includes Günther Simon, Irma Münch, Lissy Tempelhof, Helga Göring, Sabine Thalbach.