Refuge
Originally released in 1928. Refuge is a drama film. directed by Carl Froelich.
Starring Henny Porten, Francis Lederer, and Max Maximilian
Synopsis
After eight years in exile Martin returns to Berlin. He was involved in the German Revolution of 1918/1919 and had to leave the country as a result. Impoverished and lonely, he struggles on alone until the market saleswoman Hanne offers him shelter, although she does not have much money either. They fall in love and Martin even finds work on the construction site for the subway through Tempelhofer Feld. One day, however, he collapses there, whereupon the pregnant Hanne tries to nurse him back to health.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Henny Porten
as Hanne Lorek
Francis Lederer
as Martin Falkhagen
Max Maximilian
as Der alte Schurich
Margarete Kupfer
as Frau Schurich
Alice Hechy
as Guste Schurich
Carl de Vogt
as Kölling
Mathilde Sussin
as Frau Falkhagen
Helmuth Neumann
as Fritz
Marion Mirimanian
as Else
Lotte Stein
as Marie Jankowsky
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Carl Froelich-Film GmbH
- Henny Porten Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Refuge about?
After eight years in exile Martin returns to Berlin. He was involved in the German Revolution of 1918/1919 and had to leave the country as a result. Impoverished and lonely, he struggles on alone u...
Who directed Refuge?
Refuge was directed by Carl Froelich.
How long is Refuge?
Refuge has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Refuge released?
Refuge was released on August 3, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Refuge?
The main cast of Refuge includes Henny Porten, Francis Lederer, Max Maximilian, Margarete Kupfer, Alice Hechy.