The Beacon
Originally released in 1954. The Beacon is a drama film. directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
Starring Leonhard Ritter, Horst Naumann, and Waltraut Kramm
Synopsis
On a barren and stormy island, fishing families eke out a meager existence on what they can catch during summer, and what washes ashore during winter. But little has been washing ashore of late, and their situation worsens. Elders recall how twenty years ago, when the lighthouse keeper’s beacon went dark, a cargo ship broke apart on the cliffs. It proved a bountiful accident for the fishermen. Today people on the island view the conscientious lighthouse keepers with evil hungry eyes...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Leonhard Ritter
as Leuchtturmwärter
Horst Naumann
as Mastfischer
Waltraut Kramm
as Mastfischer's Frau
Jochen Thomas
as Masträuber
Ursula Kempert
as Masträuber's Frau
Friedrich Gnaß
as Alter Mann mit Prothese
Hans Klering
as Kaufmann
Ulrich von der Trenck
as Schnapsfischer
Maria Wendt
as Frau des Schnapsfischers
Kurt Oligmüller
as Fischer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Pandora-Film Stockholm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beacon about?
On a barren and stormy island, fishing families eke out a meager existence on what they can catch during summer, and what washes ashore during winter. But little has been washing ashore of late, an...
Who directed The Beacon?
The Beacon was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
How long is The Beacon?
The Beacon has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Beacon released?
The Beacon was released on December 3, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beacon?
The main cast of The Beacon includes Leonhard Ritter, Horst Naumann, Waltraut Kramm, Jochen Thomas, Ursula Kempert.