George
Originally released in 2013. George is a drama film. directed by Joachim Lang.
Starring Götz George, Muriel Baumeister, and Samuel Finzi
Synopsis
The last years of Heinrich George's life are reconstructed with documentary footage and play scenes. His son Götz, named after Heinrich's favorite role of the peasant war hero from Goethe's play "Götz von Berlichingen", plays scenes from his father's life and allows his enormous creative power to shine through. Nothing is left out, nothing glossed over in this story of a man with many facets. Götz George, one of Germany's best-known actors, is at the center of this homage, which is also a reappraisal of the contradictions in his father's life. As the only follower from the acting profession, Heinrich George had to pay with his life. He was not officially rehabilitated until 1998.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Götz George
as Heinrich George / Himself
Muriel Baumeister
as Berta Drews
Samuel Finzi
as Oberleutnant Bibler
Martin Wuttke
as Joseph Goebbels
Burghart Klaußner
as Helmut Maurer
Leonie Benesch
as Margot Hanke
Thomas Thieme
as Paul Wegener
Hanns Zischler
as Max Beckmann
Charlotte Albrecht
as Prinzessin Natalie
Marcel Batangtaris
as Will Quadflieg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- NDR
- ARTE
- SWR
- RBB
- WDR
- ARD
- teamWorx
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George about?
The last years of Heinrich George's life are reconstructed with documentary footage and play scenes. His son Götz, named after Heinrich's favorite role of the peasant war hero from Goethe's play "...
Who directed George?
George was directed by Joachim Lang.
How long is George?
George has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was George released?
George was released on June 21, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in George?
The main cast of George includes Götz George, Muriel Baumeister, Samuel Finzi, Martin Wuttke, Burghart Klaußner.