Verspieltes Leben
Originally released in 1949. Verspieltes Leben is a war/romance film. directed by Kurt Meisel. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Brigitte Horney, Axel von Ambesser, and Kurt Meisel
Synopsis
Germany, 1914: The bourgeois austerity of the small, northern German town in which Ulyssa lives conflicts sharply with her desire to flirt with and be ensnared by charming, young men. That she's married is irrelevant; it's a marriage which exists only on paper. Among all the men Ulyssa flirts with, there is one for which she has genuine affection: Stefen Marbach, an upright and sincere man, far superior to her other men. And, indeed, the two are honest with one another about their feelings, but the outbreak of the First World War separates them. Sometime later, Ulyssa finds out that not only her husband, but Stefan, too, has fallen in battle. The news of this disaster leads her to reconsider and eventually give in to the constant urgings of the Viennese merchant Reindl. Ulyssa joins Reindl in Vienna and lives a life of wealth and comfort, until one day, Stefan shows up.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Brigitte Horney
as Ulyssa von Siebenbürgen
Axel von Ambesser
as Stefan Marbach
Kurt Meisel
as Karli Reindl
Edith Schultze-Westrum
as Elisabeth von Kanzler
Kurt Waitzmann
as Friedrich von Siebenmühlen
Erich Ponto
as Mathematik-Professor
Hans Quest
as Kadett Kurt von Ellmer
Paul Hoffmann
as Oberst Peerenbohm
Rolf Moebius
as Leutnant Dieter Lorenzen
Fritz Reiff
as Pastor Gundermann
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Bavaria Film
- Camera-Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verspieltes Leben about?
Germany, 1914: The bourgeois austerity of the small, northern German town in which Ulyssa lives conflicts sharply with her desire to flirt with and be ensnared by charming, young men. That she's ...
Who directed Verspieltes Leben?
Verspieltes Leben was directed by Kurt Meisel.
How long is Verspieltes Leben?
Verspieltes Leben has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Verspieltes Leben released?
Verspieltes Leben was released on February 27, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Verspieltes Leben?
The main cast of Verspieltes Leben includes Brigitte Horney, Axel von Ambesser, Kurt Meisel, Edith Schultze-Westrum, Kurt Waitzmann.