Escape from East Berlin
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Synopsis
East Berlin, shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall. Kurt Schröder and his family dig a tunnel to escape to West Berlin as they struggle to overcome the obstacles blocking their underground path to freedom.
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ESCAPE FROM EAST BERLIN (1962) *RARE* Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-13
Top Cast
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Don Murray
Kurt Schröder
Christine Kaufmann
Erika Jürgens
Werner Klemperer
Walter Brunner
Ingrid van Bergen
Ingeborg Schröder
Edith Schultze-Westrum
Frau Schröder
Bruno Fritz
Uncle Albert
Maria Tober
Marga
Horst Janson
Günther Jürgens
Carl Schell
Major Eckhardt
Anita Kupsch
Bambi
Helma Seitz
Frau Jürgens
Kai Fischer
Heidi Eckhardt
Ronald Dehne
Helmut Schröder
Alfred Balthoff
Klüssendorf
Kurt Waitzmann
Thomas Jürgens
Arne Elsholtz
Waltraut Runze
Bruno W. Pantel
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Berneis, Millard Lampell, Gabrielle Upton
- Original Score
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Escape from East Berlin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Hans Albin Filmproduktion, Walter Wood Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siodmak
Peter Berneis, Millard Lampell, Gabrielle Upton
Hans-Martin Majewski
Georg Krause
Maurice Wright
Walter Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Siodmak
Director
Peter Berneis
Writer
Millard Lampell
Writer
Georg Krause
Director of Photography
Walter Wood
Producer
Gabrielle Upton
Writer
Hans-Martin Majewski
Original Music Composer
Maurice Wright
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from East Berlin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape from East Berlin about?
East Berlin, shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall. Kurt Schröder and his family dig a tunnel to escape to West Berlin as they struggle to overcome the obstacles blocking their underground path to freedom.
Who directed Escape from East Berlin?
Escape from East Berlin was directed by Robert Siodmak.
Who stars in Escape from East Berlin?
The principal cast of Escape from East Berlin includes Don Murray, Christine Kaufmann, Werner Klemperer, Ingrid van Bergen, Edith Schultze-Westrum.
When was Escape from East Berlin released and how long is it?
Escape from East Berlin was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from East Berlin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from East Berlin was composed by Hans-Martin Majewski.