The Woman and the Stranger
Die Frau und der Fremde
Synopsis
Based on a switched identity, in circumstances that are found in real life as well as fiction, this drama tells the story of two soldiers fighting together in World War I. Karl (Joachim Latsch) and Richard (Hans-Use Bauer) become close friends while serving time in a German POW camp. One day Karl manages a successful escape and goes to Richard's home where he seeks refuge posing as Richard. But Richard's wife Anna (Kathrin Waligura) has never given up hope that her husband is still alive -- a possibility that would shatter Karl's proposed new life. In fact, Richard did not die in the POW camp. This film shared the Grand Prix award at the 1985 Berlin Film Festival.
Top Cast
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Kathrin Waligura
Anna
Joachim Lätsch
Karl
Peter Zimmermann
Richard
Katrin Knappe
Marie
Ulrich Mühe
Revolutionär
Christine Schorn
Trude
Siegfried Höchst
Horst
Hans-Uwe Bauer
Verwirrter Soldat
Herbert Sand
Kriegsinvalide
Erdmute Schmidt-Christian
Mirko Haninger
Reiner Heise
Karl-Ernst Horbol
Daniel Fries
Roman-Eckhard Galonska
Cornelia Hudl
Rosemarie Herzog
Rolf-Martin Kruckenberg
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonhard Frank, Rainer Simon
- Original Score
- Reiner Bredemeyer
- Original Title
- Die Frau und der Fremde
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "Johannisthal"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Simon
Leonhard Frank, Rainer Simon
Reiner Bredemeyer
Helga Gentz
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Simon
Director
Helga Gentz
Editor
Leonhard Frank
Writer
Rainer Simon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woman and the Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Woman and the Stranger about?
Based on a switched identity, in circumstances that are found in real life as well as fiction, this drama tells the story of two soldiers fighting together in World War I. Karl (Joachim Latsch) and Richard (Hans-Use Bauer) become close friends while serving time in a German POW camp. One day Karl manages a successful escape and goes to Richard's home where he seeks refuge posing as Richard. But Richard's wife Anna (Kathrin Waligura) has never given up hope that her husband is still alive -- a possibility that would shatter Karl's proposed new life. In fact, Richard did not die in the POW camp. This film shared the Grand Prix award at the 1985 Berlin Film Festival.
Who directed The Woman and the Stranger?
The Woman and the Stranger was directed by Rainer Simon.
Who stars in The Woman and the Stranger?
The principal cast of The Woman and the Stranger includes Kathrin Waligura, Joachim Lätsch, Peter Zimmermann, Katrin Knappe, Ulrich Mühe.
When was The Woman and the Stranger released and how long is it?
The Woman and the Stranger was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Woman and the Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Woman and the Stranger was composed by Reiner Bredemeyer.