Duped Till Doomsday
Originally released in 1957. Duped Till Doomsday is a drama/crime film. directed by Kurt Jung-Alsen. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rudolf Ulrich, Wolfgang Kieling, and Erich Brauer
Synopsis
East Germany's contribution to the 1957 Cannes Film Festival was the wartime melodrama Betrogen bis zum Juengsten Tag. Had the film been released in the U.S., the title would probably have translated to Duped Till the Last. The film condemns the Nazi mindset by concentrating on a particularly odious cover-up. When his son is involved in the accidental killing of a girl, a Gestapo general pulls strings to save the boy from prosecution. The general manages to pin the blame for the killing on a group of Russians, whereupon he gives the men under his command carte blanche to round up and execute as many innocent Russians as they wish. This act of brutality is contrasted with the pangs of guilt suffered by the son and his co-conspirators.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rudolf Ulrich
as Corporal Wagner Karl
Wolfgang Kieling
as Private Lick
Erich Brauer
as Hauptfeldwebel
Hans-Joachim Martens
as Upper gunner Paulun Thomas
Walther Suessenguth
as captain von der Saale
Renate Küster
as Angelika, his daughter
Peter Kiwitt
as General of the Waffen-SS Lick
Hermann Dieckhoff
as Division commander
Kurt Ulrich
as lieutenant
Hannes Fischer
as Kitchen sergeant
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duped Till Doomsday about?
East Germany's contribution to the 1957 Cannes Film Festival was the wartime melodrama Betrogen bis zum Juengsten Tag. Had the film been released in the U.S., the title would probably have translat...
Who directed Duped Till Doomsday?
Duped Till Doomsday was directed by Kurt Jung-Alsen.
How long is Duped Till Doomsday?
Duped Till Doomsday has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Duped Till Doomsday released?
Duped Till Doomsday was released on March 7, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Duped Till Doomsday?
The main cast of Duped Till Doomsday includes Rudolf Ulrich, Wolfgang Kieling, Erich Brauer, Hans-Joachim Martens, Walther Suessenguth.