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The Man with the Objective Lens

October 5, 1961 1h 20m 5.0/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1961. The Man with the Objective Lens is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Frank Vogel. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Rolf Ludwig, Helga Labudda, and Christine Laszar

Synopsis

A humorous and satirical comedy, which places a man from the year 2222 one day in the (then) present day life in GDR, East Germany under Communist regime. Using a crystal for mind reading he uncovers some improprieties and moral weaknesses in the "Beautiful future" professed by VEB ("Volkseigener Betrieb" – "State Owned Holdings").

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 5, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man with the Objective Lens about?

A humorous and satirical comedy, which places a man from the year 2222 one day in the (then) present day life in GDR, East Germany under Communist regime. Using a crystal for mind reading he uncove...

Who directed The Man with the Objective Lens?

The Man with the Objective Lens was directed by Frank Vogel.

How long is The Man with the Objective Lens?

The Man with the Objective Lens has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was The Man with the Objective Lens released?

The Man with the Objective Lens was released on October 5, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Man with the Objective Lens?

The main cast of The Man with the Objective Lens includes Rolf Ludwig, Helga Labudda, Christine Laszar, Erich Franz, Monika Hildebrandt.