Everyone Dies Alone
Jeder stirbt für sich allein
Synopsis
When they start losing family members and neighbors due to WWII and the Nazi government's policies, a quiet married couple becomes disillusioned and begins spreading leaflets against the government - a crime punishable by death.
Top Cast
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Hildegard Knef
Anna Quangel
Carl Raddatz
Otto Quangel
Sylvia Manas
Trudel Baumann
Martin Hirthe
Commissioner Escherich
Gerd Böckmann
Schröder
Heinz Reincke
Emil Borkhausen
Beate Hasenau
Karla Borkhausen
Peter Matic
Enno Kluge
Rudolf Fernau
Kammergerichtsrat Fromm
Hans Korte
Obergruppenführer Prall
Pinkas Braun
Widerstandskämpfer Der Dunkle
Brigitte Mira
Frau Häberle
Edith Heerdegen
Sarah Rosenthal
Alexander Radszun
Otti Quangel
Heinz Ehrenfreund
Karl Hergesell
Wilhelm Borchert
Pastor Lorenz
Friedrich G. Beckhaus
Presiding Judge
Kurt Buecheler
Prosecutor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Vohrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Cerwik, Miodrag Cubelic
- Original Score
- Gerhard Heinz
- Original Title
- Jeder stirbt für sich allein
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Terra-Filmkunst, Constantin Film, Lisa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Vohrer
Anton Cerwik, Miodrag Cubelic, Hans Fallada
Gerhard Heinz
Heinz Hölscher
Jutta Hering
Karl Spiehs
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Vohrer
Director
Anton Cerwik
Screenplay
Heinz Hölscher
Director of Photography
Karl Spiehs
Producer
Miodrag Cubelic
Screenplay
Gerhard Heinz
Original Music Composer
Jutta Hering
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Everyone Dies Alone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Everyone Dies Alone about?
When they start losing family members and neighbors due to WWII and the Nazi government's policies, a quiet married couple becomes disillusioned and begins spreading leaflets against the government - a crime punishable by death.
Who directed Everyone Dies Alone?
Everyone Dies Alone was directed by Alfred Vohrer.
Who stars in Everyone Dies Alone?
The principal cast of Everyone Dies Alone includes Hildegard Knef, Carl Raddatz, Sylvia Manas, Martin Hirthe, Gerd Böckmann.
When was Everyone Dies Alone released and how long is it?
Everyone Dies Alone was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Everyone Dies Alone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Everyone Dies Alone was composed by Gerhard Heinz.
Is Everyone Dies Alone based on a book or true story?
Everyone Dies Alone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Fallada".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Everyone Dies Alone?
Everyone Dies Alone holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).