Before Sundown
Vor Sonnenuntergang
Synopsis
Based on a play by Gerhardt Hauptmann, the film details a bittersweet May-December romance between ageing Mathias Clausen and young, beautiful Inken Peters.
Top Cast
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Hans Albers
Generaldirektor Mathias Clausen
Annemarie Düringer
Inken Peters
Martin Held
Erich Klamroth
Hannelore Schroth
Ottilie Klamroth, geb. Clausen
Claus Biederstaedt
Egbert Clausen
Maria Becker
Bettina Clausen
Erich Schellow
Wolfgang Clausen
Inge Langen
Paula Clausen, geb. Rübsamen
Wolfgang Preiss
Dr. Hahnefeld, Syndikus der Clausen-Werke
Hans Nielsen
Dr. Steynitz, Sanitätsrat
Johanna Hofer
Frau Peters, Inkens Mutter
Kurt Vespermann
Wuttke, Fahrer bei Clausen
Reginald Pasch
Diener
Franz Weber
Gärtner
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gottfried Reinhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Jochen Huth, Gerhart Hauptmann
- Original Score
- Werner Eisbrenner
- Original Title
- Vor Sonnenuntergang
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gottfried Reinhardt
Jochen Huth, Gerhart Hauptmann
Werner Eisbrenner
Kurt Hasse
Kurt Zeunert
Artur Brauner, Wilhelm Sperber
Department Leadership Roster
Gottfried Reinhardt
Director
Jochen Huth
Writer
Artur Brauner
Producer
Kurt Hasse
Director of Photography
Kurt Zeunert
Editor
Maria Brauner
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Before Sundown.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before Sundown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before Sundown about?
Based on a play by Gerhardt Hauptmann, the film details a bittersweet May-December romance between ageing Mathias Clausen and young, beautiful Inken Peters.
Who directed Before Sundown?
Before Sundown was directed by Gottfried Reinhardt.
Who stars in Before Sundown?
The principal cast of Before Sundown includes Hans Albers, Annemarie Düringer, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Claus Biederstaedt.
When was Before Sundown released and how long is it?
Before Sundown was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Before Sundown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before Sundown was composed by Werner Eisbrenner.