Professor Mamlock
Originally released in 1938. Professor Mamlock is a drama film. directed by Adolf Minkin.
Starring Semyon Mezhinsky, Oleg Zhakov, and Nina Shaternikova
Synopsis
Made in Stalin’s Soviet Union, Professor Mamlock was one of the first films worldwide to tackle Nazi anti-Semitism openly. Based on a play by a German-Jewish exile in Moscow, Friedrich Wolf, and directed by an Austrian-Jewish exile in Moscow, Herbert Rappaport, the film tells with the story of an apolitical humanitarian Jewish doctor and his politically-aware, fascism-resisting son, an intern, as their lives become entangled with the Nazis’ rise to power in 1930s Germany, where they live and practice. Things come to a head when the Nazi organization takes control of their hospital, and place a rabid antisemitic physician in charge over Mamlock and his staff.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Semyon Mezhinsky
as Prof. Hans Mamlock
Oleg Zhakov
as Rolf Mamlock
Nina Shaternikova
as Dr. Inge
Vladimir Chestnokov
as Dr. Hellpach
Pyotr Kirillov
as Ernst
Vasili Merkuryev
as Franz Krauss
Tatyana Guretskaya
as Anni Wendt
Yuriy Tolubeev
as Fritz
Georgiy Budarov
as Resistance Organizer Willi
Boris Shlikhting
as Magistrate Kepke
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Professor Mamlock about?
Made in Stalin’s Soviet Union, Professor Mamlock was one of the first films worldwide to tackle Nazi anti-Semitism openly. Based on a play by a German-Jewish exile in Moscow, Friedrich Wolf, and ...
Who directed Professor Mamlock?
Professor Mamlock was directed by Adolf Minkin.
How long is Professor Mamlock?
Professor Mamlock has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Professor Mamlock released?
Professor Mamlock was released on September 4, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Professor Mamlock?
The main cast of Professor Mamlock includes Semyon Mezhinsky, Oleg Zhakov, Nina Shaternikova, Vladimir Chestnokov, Pyotr Kirillov.