Der Aufstand
Originally released in 2003. Der Aufstand is a drama film. directed by Hans-Christoph Blumenberg.
Starring Uwe Bohm, Dirk Borchardt, and Jan Josef Liefers
Synopsis
June 17, 1953 - the day on which workers in the former Soviet Union took a stand against their government for the first time to protest against excessive labor standards. The protests escalated into a political uprising, which was only ended by the Soviet army using tanks. 50 years later, the docudrama "The Uprising" captivatingly depicts the historical events of those days that threatened to unhinge the SED system.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Uwe Bohm
as Otto Pfeng
Dirk Borchardt
as Wächter
Jan Josef Liefers
as Dr. Klaus Kosnitzer
Florian Lukas
as Fritz Schenk
Michael Kind
as Brigadier Metzdorf
Herbert Knaup
as Rudolf Herrnstadt
Dieter Mann
as Wilhelm Zaisser
Karl Kranzkowski
as Parteisekretär Fischer
Robert Glatzeder
as Ernst Stanicke
Heikko Deutschmann
as Gordon Ewing
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Aufstand about?
June 17, 1953 - the day on which workers in the former Soviet Union took a stand against their government for the first time to protest against excessive labor standards. The protests escalated int...
Who directed Der Aufstand?
Der Aufstand was directed by Hans-Christoph Blumenberg.
When was Der Aufstand released?
Der Aufstand was released on June 3, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Aufstand?
The main cast of Der Aufstand includes Uwe Bohm, Dirk Borchardt, Jan Josef Liefers, Florian Lukas, Michael Kind.