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Julia lebt

September 30, 1963 1h 23m

Originally released in 1963. Julia lebt is a drama film. directed by Frank Vogel. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jutta Hoffmann, Angelica Domröse, and Peter Sindermann

Synopsis

GDR border guard Gunter Rist is a young man from humble homes. During a swimming competition he meets Penny, a professor’s daughter from a good family, and they fall in love. However, their different social backgrounds get in the way of their happiness: Penny’s friends make it obvious that they are not willing to accept Gunter in their group. Although Penny takes Gunter’s side, she doubts if love can overcome all obstacles. In this state, she falls for the advances of her ex-boyfriend Bob and joins him on vacation. In the meantime, Gunter has an accident and is hospitalized. In the hospital, he meets the nurse Li who seems to be perfect for him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 30, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julia lebt about?

GDR border guard Gunter Rist is a young man from humble homes. During a swimming competition he meets Penny, a professor’s daughter from a good family, and they fall in love. However, their diffe...

Who directed Julia lebt?

Julia lebt was directed by Frank Vogel.

How long is Julia lebt?

Julia lebt has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Julia lebt released?

Julia lebt was released on September 30, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Julia lebt?

The main cast of Julia lebt includes Jutta Hoffmann, Angelica Domröse, Peter Sindermann, Heinz-Dieter Knaup, Günter Junghans.