Die Physiker
Synopsis
A private psychiatric clinic: three physicists are staying here. Two of them claim to be Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton, respectively. The third is named Johann Wilhelm Möbius. The scientist has discovered the world formula, which poses a great danger: whoever possesses it holds the key to the destruction of all humanity. By presenting a false story, Möbius has managed to take refuge in the asylum, but he could not have known that two agents posing as Einstein and Newton are there with him, intent on stealing the formula from him...
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Therese Giehse
Frl. Dr. Mathilde von Zahnd - Ärztin
Gustav Knuth
Herbert Georg Beutler / Isaac Newton
Kurt Ehrhardt
Ernst Heinrich Ernesti / Prof. Albert Einstein
Wolfgang Kieling
Johann Wilhelm Möbius
Lilo Barth
Oberschwester Marta Boll
Siegfried Lowitz
Kriminalinspektor Richard Voß
Rosemarie Fendel
Frau Missionar Lina Rose, gesch. Möbius
Renate Schroeter
Schwester Monika Stettler
Willy Semmelrogge
Missionar Oskar Rose
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Umgelter
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt
- Original Title
- Die Physiker
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Umgelter
Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Umgelter
Director
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What is Die Physiker about?
A private psychiatric clinic: three physicists are staying here. Two of them claim to be Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton, respectively. The third is named Johann Wilhelm Möbius. The scientist has discovered the world formula, which poses a great danger: whoever possesses it holds the key to the destruction of all humanity. By presenting a false story, Möbius has managed to take refuge in the asylum, but he could not have known that two agents posing as Einstein and Newton are there with him, intent on stealing the formula from him...
Who directed Die Physiker?
Die Physiker was directed by Fritz Umgelter.
Who stars in Die Physiker?
The principal cast of Die Physiker includes Therese Giehse, Gustav Knuth, Kurt Ehrhardt, Wolfgang Kieling, Lilo Barth.
When was Die Physiker released and how long is it?
Die Physiker was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.