Ware für Katalonien
Originally released in 1959. Ware für Katalonien is a crime/drama film. directed by Richard Groschopp.
Starring Eva-Maria Hagen, Wilfried Ortmann, and Carola Braunbock
Synopsis
At the end of the 1950s, the production of optics in the German Democratic Republic has reached top quality and instigates interest in the West. When national demand rises strongly and at the same time the export to South America heavily decreases, the Volkspolizei - the GDR police force - starts to look into the case. Two seemingly unrelated cases are the starting point for the investigation by second lieutenant Schellenberg of the department for optics racketeering: An old woman who was arrested in the Berlin city railway for trying to smuggle a pair of binoculars to West Berlin, and a dead person in an area of allotments who was involved in obscure dealings with optical devices.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eva-Maria Hagen
as Marion Stöckel
Wilfried Ortmann
as Hasso Teschendorf
Carola Braunbock
as Charlotte Gansauge
Fritz Diez
as Captain Gerner
Herwart Grosse
as Captain Polland
Hartmut Reck
as Sub-lieutenant Schellenberg
Hanna Rimkus
as Sabine Falk
Ivan Malré
as Bob Georgi
Loni Michelis
as Johanna Stöckel
Heinz Scholz
as Ferdinand Stöckel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ware für Katalonien about?
At the end of the 1950s, the production of optics in the German Democratic Republic has reached top quality and instigates interest in the West. When national demand rises strongly and at the same ...
Who directed Ware für Katalonien?
Ware für Katalonien was directed by Richard Groschopp.
How long is Ware für Katalonien?
Ware für Katalonien has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Ware für Katalonien released?
Ware für Katalonien was released on March 6, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ware für Katalonien?
The main cast of Ware für Katalonien includes Eva-Maria Hagen, Wilfried Ortmann, Carola Braunbock, Fritz Diez, Herwart Grosse.