The Flight
Originally released in 1977. The Flight is a drama/thriller film. directed by Roland Gräf.
Starring Trude Bechmann, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Jenny Gröllmann
Synopsis
When Dr. Schmith's proposal for international research on infant mortality is rejected, he decides to leave East Germany and strikes a deal with an escape agency that promises him a leading position at a children's hospital in West Germany. But then the decision is reversed: the project is approved and his international colleagues want Dr. Schmith to head the GDR section. Moreover, he falls in love with his new colleague, Katharina. Schmith initially tries to ignore the arrangements he made with the escape agency, but they blackmail him. Things soon turn deadly...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flight about?
When Dr. Schmith's proposal for international research on infant mortality is rejected, he decides to leave East Germany and strikes a deal with an escape agency that promises him a leading positio...
Who directed The Flight?
The Flight was directed by Roland Gräf.
How long is The Flight?
The Flight has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Flight released?
The Flight was released on October 12, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flight?
The main cast of The Flight includes Trude Bechmann, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Jenny Gröllmann, Gerhard Bienert, Carl Heinz Choynski.