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Das letzte Wort

July 17, 1971 3h 26m

Originally released in 1971. Das letzte Wort is a drama film. directed by Wolfgang Luderer. With a runtime of 3h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Hannjo Hasse, Gisela May, and Gerd Biewer

Synopsis

The starting point of the story is a scandalous affair that took place in West Germany at the end of the 1950s. It began with the unexpected death of a member of the Bundestag who was known to the public as a well-paid lawyer and influential man in politics. What was not known, however, was that he mysteriously died of poisoning in a foreign hospital for the poor. It was concealed that the deceased, as a contact person for a Swiss arms company, represented a West German arms contract worth 2.5 billion marks. The Military Counterintelligence Service tried everything to conceal the explosive events...

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 17, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 3h 26m 206 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Fernsehen der DDR
  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Das letzte Wort about?

The starting point of the story is a scandalous affair that took place in West Germany at the end of the 1950s. It began with the unexpected death of a member of the Bundestag who was known to the ...

Who directed Das letzte Wort?

Das letzte Wort was directed by Wolfgang Luderer.

How long is Das letzte Wort?

Das letzte Wort has a runtime of 3 hours and 26 minutes (206 minutes total).

When was Das letzte Wort released?

Das letzte Wort was released on July 17, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Das letzte Wort?

The main cast of Das letzte Wort includes Hannjo Hasse, Gisela May, Gerd Biewer, Jessy Rameik, Horst Schön.