Star-Crossed Lovers
Originally released in 1962. Star-Crossed Lovers is a drama/romance film. directed by Frank Beyer. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Annekathrin Bürger, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Ulrich Thein
Synopsis
Magdalena and Michael have loved each other since they were children. But when the Nazis come to power, Michael rebels against the regime and is sentenced to fifteen years in a concentration camp. Magdalena, meanwhile, goes underground with the help of a friend and later immigrates to the Soviet Union. Michael, who has joined the Red Army, discovers on the way to Moscow that Magdalena is staying there. But when his plane lands, she is already on her way back to Germany. Michael hopes that one day, he and Magdalena will be reunited.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star-Crossed Lovers about?
Magdalena and Michael have loved each other since they were children. But when the Nazis come to power, Michael rebels against the regime and is sentenced to fifteen years in a concentration camp. ...
Who directed Star-Crossed Lovers?
Star-Crossed Lovers was directed by Frank Beyer.
How long is Star-Crossed Lovers?
Star-Crossed Lovers has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Star-Crossed Lovers released?
Star-Crossed Lovers was released on June 8, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Star-Crossed Lovers?
The main cast of Star-Crossed Lovers includes Annekathrin Bürger, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ulrich Thein, Marga Legal, Betty Loewen.