The Big Game
Originally released in 1942. The Big Game is a drama film. directed by Robert A. Stemmle. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring René Deltgen, Gustav Knuth, and Heinz Engelmann
Synopsis
A player on a soccer team, where everyone matches together just perfectly, has fallen out of a championship tournament due to illness; which leads to a big problem: who would be the perfect man to replace him? Werner Fehling appears to be the perfect replacement for the sick man. The problem is, he's a bitter rival of the goalkeeper, Jupp Jaeger. Both men love the same girl, Grete Gabler. Grete is the daughter of a senior member of the sports club, which is why she feels doubly under pressure not to do anything to jeopardize the success of the team.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
René Deltgen
as Mittelstürmer Werner Fehling
Gustav Knuth
as Trainer Karl Wildbrandt
Heinz Engelmann
as Torwart Jupp Jäger
Maria Andergast
as Annemarie Sand
Karl Schönböck
as Fotograf Richter
Lucy Millowitsch
as Frau Eysoldt
Josef Sieber
as Gabler
Ruth Lommel
as Flora Tietze
Wolfgang Staudte
as Fritz Eysoldt
Paul Henckels
as SA-Ordner
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Bavaria-Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Game about?
A player on a soccer team, where everyone matches together just perfectly, has fallen out of a championship tournament due to illness; which leads to a big problem: who would be the perfect man to...
Who directed The Big Game?
The Big Game was directed by Robert A. Stemmle.
How long is The Big Game?
The Big Game has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Big Game released?
The Big Game was released on July 10, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Game?
The main cast of The Big Game includes René Deltgen, Gustav Knuth, Heinz Engelmann, Maria Andergast, Karl Schönböck.