Westfront 1918
Originally released in 1930. Westfront 1918 is a war/drama film. directed by G.W. Pabst.
Starring Fritz Kampers, Gustav Diessl, and Hans-Joachim Moebis
Synopsis
A group of German infantrymen of the First World War live out their lives in the trenches of France. They find brief entertainment and relief in a village behind the lines, but primarily terror fills their lives as the attacks on and from the French army ebb and flow. One of the men, Karl, goes home on leave only to discover the degradation forced on his family by wartime poverty. He returns to the lines in time to face an enormous attack by French tanks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (53 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Nero-Film AG
- Bavaria Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfront 1918 about?
A group of German infantrymen of the First World War live out their lives in the trenches of France. They find brief entertainment and relief in a village behind the lines, but primarily terror fil...
Who directed Westfront 1918?
Westfront 1918 was directed by G.W. Pabst.
How long is Westfront 1918?
Westfront 1918 has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Westfront 1918 released?
Westfront 1918 was released on May 23, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Westfront 1918?
The main cast of Westfront 1918 includes Fritz Kampers, Gustav Diessl, Hans-Joachim Moebis, Claus Clausen, Gustav Püttjer.