The Hunt for the Boot
Originally released in 1962. The Hunt for the Boot is a crime/family film. directed by Konrad Petzold. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Günter Naumann, Gerry Wolff, and Raimund Schelcher
Synopsis
Germany 1932, constant fights between Communists and Nazis tear the country apart. When a Communist is found dead, the police accuses another Communist being his murderer. But the Communist youth group follows another trail - the murderer left a characteristic boot print at the scene of the crime.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Günter Naumann
as Kurt Büttner
Gerry Wolff
as Schuster Friedberg
Raimund Schelcher
as Julius Gemse
Paul Berndt
as Hans Müller
Peter Kiwitt
as Kommissar Huschke
Siegfried Kilian
as Schutzmann Krüger
Stefan Lisewski
as Ernst Schiemann
Werner Senftleben
as Karl Bullrich
Hannes Fischer
as Polizeirat Klisch
Werner Lierck
as Atze Weber
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hunt for the Boot about?
Germany 1932, constant fights between Communists and Nazis tear the country apart. When a Communist is found dead, the police accuses another Communist being his murderer. But the Communist youth g...
Who directed The Hunt for the Boot?
The Hunt for the Boot was directed by Konrad Petzold.
How long is The Hunt for the Boot?
The Hunt for the Boot has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Hunt for the Boot released?
The Hunt for the Boot was released on August 17, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hunt for the Boot?
The main cast of The Hunt for the Boot includes Günter Naumann, Gerry Wolff, Raimund Schelcher, Paul Berndt, Peter Kiwitt.