Winterspelt 1944
Originally released in 1978. Winterspelt 1944 is a drama/war film. directed by Eberhard Fechner.
Starring Ulrich von Dobschütz, Hans Christian Blech, and Katharina Thalbach
Synopsis
In the Second World War, spring 1944: shortly before the planned Ardennes offensive, Germans and Americans stand waiting on the German-Belgian border. The small Eifel village of Winterspelt threatens to become the scene of a bloody battle. A German officer comes up with a plan to hand over his battalion to the Americans without a fight. He finds support from three inhabitants of the small village, who help him to present his offer of surrender to the Americans, which they ultimately reject.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ulrich von Dobschütz
as Major Joseph Dincklage
Hans Christian Blech
as Wenzel Hainstock
Katharina Thalbach
as Läthe Lenk
Henning Schlüter
as Dr. Bruno Schefold
Claus Theo Gärtner
as Corporal Hubert Reidel
Ulrich Radke
as Sergeant Major Kammerer
George Roubicek
as Captain John Kimbrough
Frederick Jaeger
as Major Robert Wheeler
Karlheinz Lemken
as Master Sergeant Wagner
George Sewell
as Colonel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- HR
- Multimedia
- Sender Freies Berlin
- Ullstein AV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winterspelt 1944 about?
In the Second World War, spring 1944: shortly before the planned Ardennes offensive, Germans and Americans stand waiting on the German-Belgian border. The small Eifel village of Winterspelt threate...
Who directed Winterspelt 1944?
Winterspelt 1944 was directed by Eberhard Fechner.
How long is Winterspelt 1944?
Winterspelt 1944 has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Winterspelt 1944 released?
Winterspelt 1944 was released on March 3, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Winterspelt 1944?
The main cast of Winterspelt 1944 includes Ulrich von Dobschütz, Hans Christian Blech, Katharina Thalbach, Henning Schlüter, Claus Theo Gärtner.