The Third Sex
Anders als du und ich (§ 175)
“There are men… There are Women… and then There is”
Synopsis
Klaus is a young man in post-war Berlin. He is drawn to his friend Manfred and, under the encouragement of their acquaintance, Dr. Winkler, explore the underground world of gay clubs and electronic music. His family begins to learn of his other life and do everything they can to set him straight.
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Paula Wessely
Christa Teichmann
Ingrid Stenn
Gerda Böttcher
Christian Wolff
Klaus Teichmann
Friedrich Joloff
Dr. Boris Winkler
Günther Theil
Manfred Glatz
Paul Dahlke
Werner Teichmann
Hans Nielsen
Max Mertens
Herbert Hübner
Verteidiger Dr. Schwarz
Kurt Vespermann
Dr. Schmidt
Hilde Körber
Frau Glatz
Paul Esser
Kommissar
Siegfried Schürenberg
Staatsanwalt
Otto Graf
Gerichtspräsident
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veit Harlan
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Lützkendorf
- Original Score
- Erwin Halletz
- Original Title
- Anders als du und ich (§ 175)
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Arca-Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veit Harlan
Felix Lützkendorf
Erwin Halletz
Kurt Grigoleit
Walter Wischniewsky
Gero Wecker
Department Leadership Roster
Veit Harlan
Director
Felix Lützkendorf
Screenplay
Gabriel Pellon
Production Design
Hans Auffenberg
Production Design
Gero Wecker
Producer
Walter Wischniewsky
Editor
Trude Ulrich
Costume Design
Kurt Grigoleit
Director of Photography
Erwin Halletz
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Sex
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What is The Third Sex about?
Klaus is a young man in post-war Berlin. He is drawn to his friend Manfred and, under the encouragement of their acquaintance, Dr. Winkler, explore the underground world of gay clubs and electronic music. His family begins to learn of his other life and do everything they can to set him straight.
Who directed The Third Sex?
The Third Sex was directed by Veit Harlan.
Who stars in The Third Sex?
The principal cast of The Third Sex includes Paula Wessely, Ingrid Stenn, Christian Wolff, Friedrich Joloff, Günther Theil.
When was The Third Sex released and how long is it?
The Third Sex was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Third Sex?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Third Sex was composed by Erwin Halletz.