
Steig ein und stirb
Synopsis
Germany, during the Weimar Republic. In November 1929, traveling salesman Kurt Erich Tetzner is buried at Leipzig's South Cemetery, with his widow in deep mourning. Just three days earlier, Tetzner had burned to death in his car in a mysterious accident near Regensburg. But during the autopsy, forensic pathologist Prof. Kockel begins to have doubts...
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- Director
- Günter Gräwert
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruno Hampel
- Original Score
- Joachim Ludwig
- Original Title
- Steig ein und stirb
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Televersal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Günter Gräwert
Bruno Hampel
Joachim Ludwig
Jan Němeček
Carla Gré
Heinz Kuntze-Just, Claus Legal
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Gräwert
Director
Jan Němeček
Director of Photography
Wilhelm Vierhaus
Production Design
Heinz Kuntze-Just
Producer
Claus Legal
Producer
Carla Gré
Editor
Ursula Eggert
Costume Design
Bruno Hampel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Steig ein und stirb
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Steig ein und stirb about?
Germany, during the Weimar Republic. In November 1929, traveling salesman Kurt Erich Tetzner is buried at Leipzig's South Cemetery, with his widow in deep mourning. Just three days earlier, Tetzner had burned to death in his car in a mysterious accident near Regensburg. But during the autopsy, forensic pathologist Prof. Kockel begins to have doubts...
Who directed Steig ein und stirb?
Steig ein und stirb was directed by Günter Gräwert.
Who stars in Steig ein und stirb?
The principal cast of Steig ein und stirb includes Dagmar Biener, Wilfried Klaus, Friedrich G. Beckhaus, Walter Sedlmayr, Harald Dietl.
When was Steig ein und stirb released and how long is it?
Steig ein und stirb was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Steig ein und stirb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Steig ein und stirb was composed by Joachim Ludwig.
