Die Schönste
Originally released in 1957. Die Schönste is a drama film. directed by Ernesto Remani. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Willy A. Kleinau, Ursula Burg, and Hildegard Schreiber
Synopsis
13-year old Thomas Berndorf, the son of the rich business man Alexander Berndorf, becomes friends with Hannes Wille, whose father works as foreman. They get to know each because Hannes sometimes is allowed to polish Berndorf′s Mercedes 300. They make a bet whose mother is the most beautiful. Hannes assumes that Mrs. Berndorf is only admired for her expensive jewellery. Thus, he suggests that Thomas should steal a collier from his mother. Out of solidarity, he also robs a golden brooch from his mother. At home at the Berndorfs, a severe crisis threatens Thomas′s parents′ "marriage of convenience", and financial hardships are following on the theft.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Willy A. Kleinau
as Alexander Berndorf
Ursula Burg
as Yvonne Berndorf
Hildegard Schreiber
as Susanne
Gerhard Bienert
as Gustav Wille
Gisela May
as Martha Wille
Jürgen Büttner
as Thomas Berndorf
Jochen Hesse
as Hannes Wille
Siegfried Schürenberg
as Wiedemann
Charlott Daudert
as Frau Steiner
Waltraud Kogel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die Schönste about?
13-year old Thomas Berndorf, the son of the rich business man Alexander Berndorf, becomes friends with Hannes Wille, whose father works as foreman. They get to know each because Hannes sometimes is...
Who directed Die Schönste?
Die Schönste was directed by Ernesto Remani.
How long is Die Schönste?
Die Schönste has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Die Schönste released?
Die Schönste was released on December 1, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Schönste?
The main cast of Die Schönste includes Willy A. Kleinau, Ursula Burg, Hildegard Schreiber, Gerhard Bienert, Gisela May.