Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class
Ernst Thälmann - Führer seiner Klasse
Synopsis
This film is the second of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist Ernst Thälmann. Autumn, 1918: Somewhere on Germany’s western front, Ernst Thälmann, age twenty-four, is calling on his fellow soldiers to put down their guns and join him in the communist struggle at home. When Hamburg’s Police Commissioner blocks a much-needed food shipment to the workers of Petrograd, Ernst battles to see it allowed through. Until his murder on August 18, 1944, Ernst remained true to his political convictions in the face of many setbacks.
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Führer seiner Klasse "Ernst Thälmann"
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-06
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig
- Screenplay & Story
- Willi Bredel, Michael Tschesno-Hell, Kurt Maetzig
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Neef
- Original Title
- Ernst Thälmann - Führer seiner Klasse
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, German, French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Maetzig
Willi Bredel, Michael Tschesno-Hell, Kurt Maetzig
Wilhelm Neef
Lena Neumann
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Maetzig
Director
Lena Neumann
Editor
Willi Bredel
Writer
Michael Tschesno-Hell
Writer
Kurt Maetzig
Writer
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What is Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class about?
This film is the second of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist Ernst Thälmann. Autumn, 1918: Somewhere on Germany’s western front, Ernst Thälmann, age twenty-four, is calling on his fellow soldiers to put down their guns and join him in the communist struggle at home. When Hamburg’s Police Commissioner blocks a much-needed food shipment to the workers of Petrograd, Ernst battles to see it allowed through. Until his murder on August 18, 1944, Ernst remained true to his political convictions in the face of many setbacks.
Who directed Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Who stars in Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?
The principal cast of Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class includes Günther Simon, Hans-Peter Minetti, Karla Runkehl, Michel Piccoli, Werner Peters.
When was Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class released and how long is it?
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class was composed by Wilhelm Neef.