The Great Love
Originally released in 1942. The Great Love is a drama/romance film. directed by Rolf Hansen.
Starring Zarah Leander, Grethe Weiser, and Viktor Staal
Synopsis
The attractive Oberleutnant Paul Wendlandt is stationed in North Africa as a fighter pilot. While in Berlin to deliver a report he is given a day's leave, and on the stage of the cabaret theatre "Skala" sees the popular Danish singer Hanna Holberg. For Paul it is love at first sight. When Hanna visits friends after the end of the performance, he follows her, and speaks to her in the U-Bahn. After the party in her friends' flat, he accompanies her home and chance throws them further together when an air raid warning forces them to take cover in the air raid shelter. Hanna reciprocates Paul's feelings, but after a night spent together Paul has to return immediately to the front. There now follows a whole series of misunderstandings, and one missed opportunity after another. While Hanna waits in vain for some sign of life from Paul, he is flying on missions in North Africa. When he tries to visit her in her Berlin flat, she is giving a Christmas concert in Paris.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 12, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Zarah Leander
as Hanna Holberg
Grethe Weiser
as Kaethe, Hannas Zofe
Viktor Staal
as Paul Wendlandt
Paul Hörbiger
as Alexander Rudnitzky, Komponist
Wolfgang Preiss
as Oberleutnant von Etzdorf
Hans Schwarz Jr.
as Artist Alfred Vanloo
Victor Janson
as Theaterdirektor Mocelli
Leopold von Ledebur
as Herr Westphal
Julia Serda
as Frau Westphal
Paul Bildt
as Unfreundlicher Oberkellner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Love about?
The attractive Oberleutnant Paul Wendlandt is stationed in North Africa as a fighter pilot. While in Berlin to deliver a report he is given a day's leave, and on the stage of the cabaret theatre "S...
Who directed The Great Love?
The Great Love was directed by Rolf Hansen.
How long is The Great Love?
The Great Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Great Love released?
The Great Love was released on June 12, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Love?
The main cast of The Great Love includes Zarah Leander, Grethe Weiser, Viktor Staal, Paul Hörbiger, Wolfgang Preiss.