Die letzte Chance
Synopsis
It is a fateful moment: during one of his concerts, Jewish pianist Klaus Seiser discovers Gestapo officer Dr. Becker in the audience. He had imprisoned and harassed the young Seiser in 1943 because of a leaflet. Although the musician had managed to escape from prison at the time, he was caught at the Swiss border and Becker had him sent to Dachau concentration camp. Now, years after the end of the Nazi regime, Seiser denounces the Gestapo man and hopes for justice.
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Armin Mueller-Stahl
Seiser
Eva-Maria Hagen
Maria
Katharina Thalbach
Franziska
Hilmar Thate
Hans Schneider
Harald Halgardt
Hans Fiebrandt
Werner Senftleben
Peter Paul Goes
Ingrid Barkmann
Karl Kendzia
Frank Michelis
Jochen Diestelmann
Friedrich Teitge
Else Wolz
Heinz Scholz
Hans Flössel
Karl-Helge Hofstadt
Werner Schulz-Wittan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Joachim Kasprzik
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans-Joachim Kasprzik, Hans Oliva-Hagen
- Original Score
- Günter Hauk
- Original Title
- Die letzte Chance
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Joachim Kasprzik
Hans-Joachim Kasprzik, Hans Oliva-Hagen
Günter Hauk
Otto Hanisch
Helga Krause
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Joachim Kasprzik
Director
Hans-Joachim Kasprzik
Writer
Hans Oliva-Hagen
Writer
Otto Hanisch
Director of Photography
Helga Krause
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die letzte Chance
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What is Die letzte Chance about?
It is a fateful moment: during one of his concerts, Jewish pianist Klaus Seiser discovers Gestapo officer Dr. Becker in the audience. He had imprisoned and harassed the young Seiser in 1943 because of a leaflet. Although the musician had managed to escape from prison at the time, he was caught at the Swiss border and Becker had him sent to Dachau concentration camp. Now, years after the end of the Nazi regime, Seiser denounces the Gestapo man and hopes for justice.
Who directed Die letzte Chance?
Die letzte Chance was directed by Hans-Joachim Kasprzik.
Who stars in Die letzte Chance?
The principal cast of Die letzte Chance includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Eva-Maria Hagen, Katharina Thalbach, Hilmar Thate, Harald Halgardt.
When was Die letzte Chance released and how long is it?
Die letzte Chance was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Die letzte Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die letzte Chance was composed by Günter Hauk.