What Would Happen If...?
Originally released in 1960. What Would Happen If...? is a comedy film. directed by Gerhard Klingenberg.
Starring Willi Narloch, Gerd Ehlers, and Heinz Frölich
Synopsis
In the late 1950s, the collectivization of agriculture is in full swing in the East German village of Willshagen on the German-German border. Those in charge have to face many obstacles, especially from a large-scale farmer who is unwilling to join the co-op. All of a sudden, mysterious men in a fancy car appear in the village and show an interest in the rundown manor house. Gossip spreads quickly, and some villagers think there will be a re-parceling of properties and a land swap with West Germany. They assume everything will go back to how it used to be and even expect the count to return to his manor. In preparation, the situation in the village escalates at a fevered pitch.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Willi Narloch
as Mittelbauer Gepfert
Gerd Ehlers
as Großbauer Dahlke
Heinz Frölich
as Elias Ebermayer
Trude Bechmann
as Alte Drögern
Hanns Anselm Perten
as Großbauer Schäfer
Fritz Hofbauer
as Großbauer Biegel
Heinz Scholz
as Briefträger Mielsche
Adolf Peter Hoffmann
as Bauer Mirek
Horst Lommatzsch
as Wirt Gustav
Georg Peter-Pilz
as Bürgermeister
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Would Happen If...? about?
In the late 1950s, the collectivization of agriculture is in full swing in the East German village of Willshagen on the German-German border. Those in charge have to face many obstacles, especially...
Who directed What Would Happen If...??
What Would Happen If...? was directed by Gerhard Klingenberg.
How long is What Would Happen If...??
What Would Happen If...? has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was What Would Happen If...? released?
What Would Happen If...? was released on September 1, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What Would Happen If...??
The main cast of What Would Happen If...? includes Willi Narloch, Gerd Ehlers, Heinz Frölich, Trude Bechmann, Hanns Anselm Perten.