The Turning Point
Originally released in 1983. The Turning Point is a drama film. directed by Frank Beyer.
Starring Sylvester Groth, Fred Düren, and Matthias Günther
Synopsis
In the fall of 1945, nineteen year-old Mark Niebuhr, is accused of murder and is jailed as a prisoner of war in Warsaw, Poland. He maintains his claim of innocence throughout long periods of solitary confinement. When Mark is placed among a group of Polish criminals, he becomes the target of their aggression. Later, Mark experiences true hell in a communal cell with fanatical German war criminals. Turning Point is based on actual events from Hermann Kant's novel of the same name.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1983
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Turning Point about?
In the fall of 1945, nineteen year-old Mark Niebuhr, is accused of murder and is jailed as a prisoner of war in Warsaw, Poland. He maintains his claim of innocence throughout long periods of solita...
Who directed The Turning Point?
The Turning Point was directed by Frank Beyer.
How long is The Turning Point?
The Turning Point has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Turning Point released?
The Turning Point was released on January 20, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Turning Point?
The main cast of The Turning Point includes Sylvester Groth, Fred Düren, Matthias Günther, Klaus Piontek, Roman Wilhelmi.