Morituri
Synopsis
As the end of the Second World War approaches and the Soviet Red Army is advancing, a group of concentration camp inmates is helped to escape by a Polish doctor. They hide in a wood where they meet other fugitives, who have been there for months, constantly in fear of being discovered. Out of fear of the German army patrols, they do not dare to leave the forest, even as the food supplies run low.
Top Cast
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Walter Richter
Dr. Leon Bronek
Winnie Markus
Maria Bronek
Lotte Koch
Lydia, die Polin
Josef Sieber
Eddy
Siegmar Schneider
Carl-Heinz Schroth
Armand
Alfred Cogho
Peter Marx
Joseph Almas
Willy Prager
Vater Simon
Annemarie Hase
Karl Vibach
Michael Günther
Erich Dunskus
Catja Görna
Stascha
Hilde Körber
die Irre
Klaus Kinski
Dutch prisoner
Gabriele Heßmann
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugen York
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustav Kampendonk
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Zeller
- Original Title
- Morituri
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch, Italian, German, Polish, Russian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugen York
Gustav Kampendonk, Artur Brauner
Wolfgang Zeller
Werner Krien
Walter Wischniewsky
Artur Brauner, Jelka Naber
Department Leadership Roster
Eugen York
Director
Artur Brauner
Producer
Jelka Naber
Producer
Walter Wischniewsky
Editor
Bruno Monden
Production Design
Hermann Warm
Production Design
Gustav Kampendonk
Screenplay
Werner Krien
Director of Photography
Wolfgang Zeller
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Morituri.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morituri
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Morituri about?
As the end of the Second World War approaches and the Soviet Red Army is advancing, a group of concentration camp inmates is helped to escape by a Polish doctor. They hide in a wood where they meet other fugitives, who have been there for months, constantly in fear of being discovered. Out of fear of the German army patrols, they do not dare to leave the forest, even as the food supplies run low.
Who directed Morituri?
Morituri was directed by Eugen York.
Who stars in Morituri?
The principal cast of Morituri includes Walter Richter, Winnie Markus, Lotte Koch, Josef Sieber, Siegmar Schneider.
When was Morituri released and how long is it?
Morituri was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Morituri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Morituri was composed by Wolfgang Zeller.