The Benthin Family
Familie Benthin
Synopsis
The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.
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Maly Delschaft
Annemarie Naumann
Harry Hindemith
Seidel
Erik Schumann
Hans Bodmer
Charlotte Ander
Olga Benthin
Hans-Georg Rudolph
Theo Benthin
Werner Pledath
Gustav Benthin
Peter Dornseif
Dr. Benthin
Brigitte Conrad
Ursel Benthin
Ottokar Runze
Peter Naumann
Hannelore Koblenz
Hede Naumann
Karl-Heinz Deickert
Klaus Naumann
Helmuth Hinzelmann
Mr. Brown
Konrad Petzold
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig, Slatan Dudow, Richard Groschopp
- Screenplay & Story
- Ehm Welk, Johannes R. Becher, Slatan Dudow, Kurt Barthel
- Original Score
- Ernst Roters
- Original Title
- Familie Benthin
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Maetzig, Slatan Dudow, Richard Groschopp
Ehm Welk, Johannes R. Becher, Slatan Dudow, Kurt Barthel
Ernst Roters
Walter Roskopf, Robert Baberske, Karl Plintzner
Ilse Voigt
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Maetzig
Director
Slatan Dudow
Director
Ehm Welk
Writer
Johannes R. Becher
Writer
Richard Groschopp
Director
Slatan Dudow
Writer
Kurt Barthel
Writer
Walter Roskopf
Director of Photography
Robert Baberske
Director of Photography
Karl Plintzner
Director of Photography
Ilse Voigt
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Benthin Family
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What is The Benthin Family about?
The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.
Who directed The Benthin Family?
The Benthin Family was directed by Kurt Maetzig, Slatan Dudow, Richard Groschopp.
Who stars in The Benthin Family?
The principal cast of The Benthin Family includes Maly Delschaft, Harry Hindemith, Erik Schumann, Charlotte Ander, Hans-Georg Rudolph.
When was The Benthin Family released and how long is it?
The Benthin Family was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Benthin Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Benthin Family was composed by Ernst Roters.