Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes
Originally released in 1939. Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes is a drama/history film. directed by Hans Steinhoff.
Starring Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, and Viktoria von Ballasko
Synopsis
Country Dr. Robert Koch is desperate: a tuberculosis epidemic is decimating the children in his district and no one is able to do anything about it. Every fourth child is already sick and the parents must helplessly watch as their young ones die. Now Koch is undertaking to find the cause of the tuberculosis --- something he has already been working on for years --- which has been causing this plague of illness. His work is made more difficult by envy; for example, that of his teacher, who was wounded defending his honor. But his greatest obstacle is the famous Berliner scientist and Reichstag deputy, Privy Councilor Rudolf Virchow: He is extraordinarily skeptical of Koch's theory, that the cause for tuberculosis is a bacteria.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Emil Jannings
as Dr. Robert Koch
Werner Krauss
as Geheimrat Rudolf Virchow
Viktoria von Ballasko
as Schwester Else
Hilde Körber
as Frau Göhrke
Theodor Loos
as Dr. Georg Gaffky
Bernhard Minetti
as Sprecher der Gesundbeter
Paul Bildt
as Baron von Kossin, Reichstagsabgeordneter
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
as seine Frau
Paul Dahlke
as Lehrer
Eduard von Winterstein
as Prof. Ernst von Bergmann
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Tobis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes about?
Country Dr. Robert Koch is desperate: a tuberculosis epidemic is decimating the children in his district and no one is able to do anything about it. Every fourth child is already sick and the par...
Who directed Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes?
Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
How long is Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes?
Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes released?
Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes was released on December 30, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes?
The main cast of Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes includes Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, Viktoria von Ballasko, Hilde Körber, Theodor Loos.