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People with Wings (1960)

Movie ★ 5.6 121 min

Drama War

This film continues the story of radio operator Ludwig Bartuschek from “The Sailor’s Song”. Near the end of the Weimar Republic, Bartuschek (Erwin Geschonneck) is working as a mechanic in the Sperber airplane plant. Director Dehringer offers him the opportunity to train as an airplane constructor if he is willing to give up his communist beliefs under oath. Bartuschek will not allow himself to be bought and instead joins the underground resistance movement.

Konrad Wolf Director

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Released
August 24, 1960
Runtime
121 min
IMDb
tt0054026
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Cast

Erwin Geschonneck Erwin Geschonneck Bartuscheck Wilhelm Koch-Hooge Wilhelm Koch-Hooge Dr. Lampert Hilmar Thate Hilmar Thate Henne Franz Kutschera Franz Kutschera Dr. Dehringer Rosita Fernandez Ines Otto Dierichs Dr. Klinger Fred Mahr Fred Mahr Friedrich Mathilde Danegger Mathilde Danegger Mutter Friedrich Brigitte Krause Brigitte Krause Betty Bartuscheck Friedrich Teitge Sabine Thalbach Sabine Thalbach Erik S. Klein Erik S. Klein Albert Hetterle Albert Hetterle Gert Andreae Jochen Diestelmann Jochen Diestelmann Hannjo Hasse Hannjo Hasse Dietrich Körner Dietrich Körner Manfred Krug Manfred Krug

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Frequently asked questions

What is People with Wings about?
This film continues the story of radio operator Ludwig Bartuschek from “The Sailor’s Song”. Near the end of the Weimar Republic, Bartuschek (Erwin Geschonneck) is working as a mechanic in the Sperber airplane plant. Director Dehringer offers him the opportunity to train as an airplane constructor if he is willing to give up his communist beliefs under oath. Bartuschek will not allow himself to be bought and instead joins the underground resistance movement.
Who directed People with Wings?
People with Wings was directed by Konrad Wolf.
Who stars in People with Wings?
People with Wings stars Erwin Geschonneck, Wilhelm Koch-Hooge, Hilmar Thate, Franz Kutschera.
When was People with Wings released?
People with Wings is a 1960 drama, war film.
Where can I watch People with Wings?
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