Stronger Than the Night
Originally released in 1954. Stronger Than the Night is a history/drama film. directed by Slatan Dudow.
Starring Wilhelm Koch-Hooge, Helga Göring, and Johannes Arpe
Synopsis
The story of a resistance fighter in the Nazi era: Communist Hans Löning was arrested in 1933, imprisoned in a concentration camp and tortured. The Gestapo plans to smash the resistance group around Löning. Despite the imminent threat to his life, Löning, together with his wife, organized the passive resistance of the Hamburg workers against the Hitler regime. In 1944, Löning was again taken and killed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
as Hans Löning
Helga Göring
as Gerda Löning
Johannes Arpe
as Gauleiter
Harald Halgardt
as Eddi Nohl
Helmut Schreiber
as Hackelbusch
Manfred Borges
as Helmut Karsten
Erika Dunkelmann
as Käthe Manthey
Aribert Grimmer
as Langer, hagerer Arbeiter
Fredy Barten
as Gastwirt
Maria Besendahl
as Zimmerwirtin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stronger Than the Night about?
The story of a resistance fighter in the Nazi era: Communist Hans Löning was arrested in 1933, imprisoned in a concentration camp and tortured. The Gestapo plans to smash the resistance group arou...
Who directed Stronger Than the Night?
Stronger Than the Night was directed by Slatan Dudow.
How long is Stronger Than the Night?
Stronger Than the Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Stronger Than the Night released?
Stronger Than the Night was released on September 24, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stronger Than the Night?
The main cast of Stronger Than the Night includes Wilhelm Koch-Hooge, Helga Göring, Johannes Arpe, Harald Halgardt, Helmut Schreiber.