Rotation
Synopsis
The mechanic Behnke wants to join the Nazi party to secure a good living. However, after his Jewish neighbors have been taken away, he changes his views. Trying to remain "a non-political man," he withdraws from reality and becomes a Nazis laborer.
Top Cast
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Paul Esser
Hans Behnke
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Rudi Wille
Werner Peters
Udo Schulze
Brigitte Krause
Inge
Irene Korb
Charlotte Blank Behnke
Reinhold Bernt
Kurt Blank
Karl-Heinz Deickert
Hellmuth Behnke
Siegfried Andrich
SS-Mann
Valeska Stock
Hebamme
Theodor Vogeler
SD-Mann
Albert Johannes
Personalchef "VB"
Walter Tarrach
Hans-Erich Korbschmitt
Maria Loja
Wolfgang Kühne
Alfred Maack
Eduard Matzig
Peter Marx
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Staudte
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Staudte, Erwin Klein, Fritz Staudte
- Original Score
- H. W. Wiemann
- Original Title
- Rotation
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Herstellungsgruppe Herbert Uhlich, DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Staudte
Wolfgang Staudte, Erwin Klein, Fritz Staudte
H. W. Wiemann
Lilian Seng
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Staudte
Director
Wolfgang Staudte
Writer
Erwin Klein
Writer
Fritz Staudte
Writer
H. W. Wiemann
Original Music Composer
Lilian Seng
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rotation
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What is Rotation about?
The mechanic Behnke wants to join the Nazi party to secure a good living. However, after his Jewish neighbors have been taken away, he changes his views. Trying to remain "a non-political man," he withdraws from reality and becomes a Nazis laborer.
Who directed Rotation?
Rotation was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
Who stars in Rotation?
The principal cast of Rotation includes Paul Esser, Reinhard Kolldehoff, Werner Peters, Brigitte Krause, Irene Korb.
When was Rotation released and how long is it?
Rotation was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Rotation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rotation was composed by H. W. Wiemann.