They Called Him Amigo
Originally released in 1959. They Called Him Amigo is a drama film. directed by Heiner Carow. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ernst-Georg Schwill, Angelika Hurwicz, and Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
Synopsis
A refugee from a Nazi concentration camp is discovered by some boys in WWII Berlin. They provide him with food and help him to continue his flight. Later one of the boys, the son of a communist, is charged with theft, arrested and sent to a concentration camp.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1959
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Called Him Amigo about?
A refugee from a Nazi concentration camp is discovered by some boys in WWII Berlin. They provide him with food and help him to continue his flight. Later one of the boys, the son of a communist, is...
Who directed They Called Him Amigo?
They Called Him Amigo was directed by Heiner Carow.
How long is They Called Him Amigo?
They Called Him Amigo has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was They Called Him Amigo released?
They Called Him Amigo was released on January 22, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Called Him Amigo?
The main cast of They Called Him Amigo includes Ernst-Georg Schwill, Angelika Hurwicz, Wilhelm Koch-Hooge, Fred Düren, Heinz Schubert.