Preis der Freiheit
Originally released in 1966. Preis der Freiheit is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Egon Monk. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lutz Mackensy, Fritz Hollenbeck, and Franz Rudnick
Synopsis
24 hours on the border between East and West Germany. In an outlying West Berlin district, police officers chat about their personal lives, take care of petty offence and at most, warn the odd rubbernecker away from the border to the “Soviet zone”. Meanwhile their East German counterparts are under enormous pressure. The day begins with disciplinary action after one of the border guards was found sleeping on duty. The supervisors demand utmost vigilance and a solid ideological bent, and suspicion and mistrust are the rule within the ranks of these soldiers of the National People’s Army (NVA). Unnoticed by the soldiers, four East Berlin students are preparing to flee to the west. But in the morning mists, only their accomplice, an NVA private, succeeds …
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- NDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preis der Freiheit about?
24 hours on the border between East and West Germany. In an outlying West Berlin district, police officers chat about their personal lives, take care of petty offence and at most, warn the odd rubb...
Who directed Preis der Freiheit?
Preis der Freiheit was directed by Egon Monk.
How long is Preis der Freiheit?
Preis der Freiheit has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Preis der Freiheit released?
Preis der Freiheit was released on February 12, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Preis der Freiheit?
The main cast of Preis der Freiheit includes Lutz Mackensy, Fritz Hollenbeck, Franz Rudnick, Edgar Bessen, Eberhard Fechner.