Master Over Life and Death
Originally released in 1955. Master Over Life and Death is a drama film. directed by Victor Vicas. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maria Schell, Ivan Desny, and Wilhelm Borchert
Synopsis
Barbara is married to Georg Bertram, a professor of medicine who once saved her father's life. Things go awry for the couple when she gives birth to a mentally defective child. For Georg, coldly clinical, euthanizing the infant is the only way out. He is about to commit the irreparable when Barbara manages to interrupt his fatal act. By mutual agreement, husband and wife decide that Barbara will go to Saint-Guénolé in Brittany, where she and their son will be cared for by Louise Kerbrec, Georg's former nurse, in the hypothetical hope that the boy's condition will improve. What they do not know yet is that Barbara will meet there another doctor, Daniel Karentis, much more sympathetic than Georg and also much handsomer.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Inter West Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Master Over Life and Death about?
Barbara is married to Georg Bertram, a professor of medicine who once saved her father's life. Things go awry for the couple when she gives birth to a mentally defective child. For Georg, coldly cl...
Who directed Master Over Life and Death?
Master Over Life and Death was directed by Victor Vicas.
How long is Master Over Life and Death?
Master Over Life and Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Master Over Life and Death released?
Master Over Life and Death was released on January 7, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Master Over Life and Death?
The main cast of Master Over Life and Death includes Maria Schell, Ivan Desny, Wilhelm Borchert, Fritz Tillmann, Reinhold Bernt.