The Restless Night
Originally released in 1958. The Restless Night is a history/war film. directed by Falk Harnack.
Starring Ulla Jacobsson, Bernhard Wicki, and Hansjörg Felmy
Synopsis
1958: during the Russian campaign, a military priest is called upon to assist Private Baranowski, who has been sentenced to death for desertion, on his last night. It is also the last night before the departure for Stalingrad, which the soldiers know means certain death. The priest leaves his room to a captain so that he can meet his fiancée one last time. He himself remains in Baranowski's cell and struggles with his conscience and his emotion - even more so when he learns that the young doomed man committed desertion out of love. But the execution is carried out, and a member of the firing squad finds only cynical words for the soldier's fate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Real-Film
- Carlton-Film
- Filmaufbau
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Restless Night about?
1958: during the Russian campaign, a military priest is called upon to assist Private Baranowski, who has been sentenced to death for desertion, on his last night. It is also the last night before ...
Who directed The Restless Night?
The Restless Night was directed by Falk Harnack.
How long is The Restless Night?
The Restless Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Restless Night released?
The Restless Night was released on October 29, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Restless Night?
The main cast of The Restless Night includes Ulla Jacobsson, Bernhard Wicki, Hansjörg Felmy, Anneli Sauli, Erik Schumann.