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Reserved for the Death

June 7, 1963 1h 25m

Originally released in 1963. Reserved for the Death is a drama/thriller film. directed by Heinz Thiel. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hans-Peter Minetti, Peter Herden, and Irma Münch

Synopsis

Former East German engineer Erich Becker had been lured to West Germany by promises of a high reward. Now residing in Stockholm, he is recalled to serve as a spy in the East. He is to convince Dr. Jadenburg to flee from the GDR with the help of his daughter Hanna, who works for the West. While travelling on the train with Hanna, he is told that he is also to murder another agent who betrayed and now works for the Stasi. The traitor is revealed to be a former friend of Becker, Harry Korb.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 7, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reserved for the Death about?

Former East German engineer Erich Becker had been lured to West Germany by promises of a high reward. Now residing in Stockholm, he is recalled to serve as a spy in the East. He is to convince Dr. ...

Who directed Reserved for the Death?

Reserved for the Death was directed by Heinz Thiel.

How long is Reserved for the Death?

Reserved for the Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Reserved for the Death released?

Reserved for the Death was released on June 7, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Reserved for the Death?

The main cast of Reserved for the Death includes Hans-Peter Minetti, Peter Herden, Irma Münch, Martin Flörchinger, Herbert Köfer.