The Flight
Die Flucht
Synopsis
When Dr. Schmith's proposal for international research on infant mortality is rejected, he decides to leave East Germany and strikes a deal with an escape agency that promises him a leading position at a children's hospital in West Germany. But then the decision is reversed: the project is approved and his international colleagues want Dr. Schmith to head the GDR section. Moreover, he falls in love with his new colleague, Katharina. Schmith initially tries to ignore the arrangements he made with the escape agency, but they blackmail him. Things soon turn deadly...
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Trude Bechmann
Zierliche Alte
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Dr. Schmith
Jenny Gröllmann
Katharina
Gerhard Bienert
Schmiths Vater
Carl Heinz Choynski
Der Fremde
Johanna Clas
Lautenschläger
Hans Feldner
Mitteiler
Karin Gregorek
Gudrun
Rolf Hoppe
Der Runde
Heinz Hupfer
Empfangsmann
Gertraud Klawitter
Frau Kraus
Volkmar Kleinert
Wendt
Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
Meißner
Erika Pelikowsky
Mittenzwei
Simone von Zglinicki
Frau Seebohm
Winfried Glatzeder
Zeiske
Günter Rüger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Gräf
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Gräf
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Die Flucht
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Gräf
Roland Gräf, Christel Gräf
Günther Fischer
Claus Neumann
Monika Schindler
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Gräf
Director
Roland Gräf
Screenplay
Claus Neumann
Director of Photography
Inge Kistner
Costume Design
Monika Schindler
Editor
Georg Wratsch
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flight
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What is The Flight about?
When Dr. Schmith's proposal for international research on infant mortality is rejected, he decides to leave East Germany and strikes a deal with an escape agency that promises him a leading position at a children's hospital in West Germany. But then the decision is reversed: the project is approved and his international colleagues want Dr. Schmith to head the GDR section. Moreover, he falls in love with his new colleague, Katharina. Schmith initially tries to ignore the arrangements he made with the escape agency, but they blackmail him. Things soon turn deadly...
Who directed The Flight?
The Flight was directed by Roland Gräf.
Who stars in The Flight?
The principal cast of The Flight includes Trude Bechmann, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Jenny Gröllmann, Gerhard Bienert, Carl Heinz Choynski.
When was The Flight released and how long is it?
The Flight was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flight was composed by Günther Fischer.