The Last Ones Shall Be First
Die Letzten werden die Ersten sein
Synopsis
The brother of a high ranking lawyer has killed the husband of a Polish woman, with whom he is having an affair. Can the counsel help his brother without getting himself involved in scandal?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin, IFF
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Hansen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jochen Huth, John Galsworthy
- Original Score
- Mark Lothar
- Original Title
- Die Letzten werden die Ersten sein
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Hansen
Jochen Huth, John Galsworthy
Mark Lothar
Franz Weihmayr
Anna Höllering
Artur Brauner
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf Hansen
Director
Jochen Huth
Writer
Artur Brauner
Producer
Franz Weihmayr
Director of Photography
Anna Höllering
Editor
Kurt Herlth
Production Design
Robert Herlth
Production Design
Maria Brauner
Costume Design
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 The Last Ones Shall Be First
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Ones Shall Be First about?
The brother of a high ranking lawyer has killed the husband of a Polish woman, with whom he is having an affair. Can the counsel help his brother without getting himself involved in scandal?
Who directed The Last Ones Shall Be First?
The Last Ones Shall Be First was directed by Rolf Hansen.
Who stars in The Last Ones Shall Be First?
The principal cast of The Last Ones Shall Be First includes O.E. Hasse, Ulla Jacobsson, Maximilian Schell, Brigitte Grothum, Bruno Hübner.
When was The Last Ones Shall Be First released and how long is it?
The Last Ones Shall Be First was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Ones Shall Be First?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Ones Shall Be First was composed by Mark Lothar.
Is The Last Ones Shall Be First based on a book or true story?
The Last Ones Shall Be First is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Galsworthy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Ones Shall Be First?
The Last Ones Shall Be First holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).