The Dead Stay Young
Die Toten bleiben jung
Synopsis
A depiction of class conflicts in Germany between 1918 and 1945. The Spartacist Erwin is shot by officers in 1918, and his pregant working-class bride Marie begins a new relationship with social democrat Geschke. Erwin's son Hans grows up to be a communist like his father, leading to bitter hatred between him and his Nazi step-brother, while Geschke becomes increasingly resigned to the political situation in Germany. The three aristocratic officers who shot Erwin many years ago meet again during the Kapp Putsch, but their support for the Third Reich eventually leads each to their deaths.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joachim Kunert
- Screenplay & Story
- Joachim Kunert, Gerhard Helwig, Günter Haubold, Ree von Dahlen, Christa Wolf, Anna Seghers
- Original Score
- Gerhard Wohlgemuth
- Original Title
- Die Toten bleiben jung
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joachim Kunert
Joachim Kunert, Gerhard Helwig, Günter Haubold, Ree von Dahlen, Christa Wolf, Anna Seghers
Gerhard Wohlgemuth
Christa Helwig
Department Leadership Roster
Joachim Kunert
Director
Joachim Kunert
Writer
Gerhard Helwig
Writer
Günter Haubold
Writer
Ree von Dahlen
Writer
Christa Wolf
Writer
Christa Helwig
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Stay Young
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What is The Dead Stay Young about?
A depiction of class conflicts in Germany between 1918 and 1945. The Spartacist Erwin is shot by officers in 1918, and his pregant working-class bride Marie begins a new relationship with social democrat Geschke. Erwin's son Hans grows up to be a communist like his father, leading to bitter hatred between him and his Nazi step-brother, while Geschke becomes increasingly resigned to the political situation in Germany. The three aristocratic officers who shot Erwin many years ago meet again during the Kapp Putsch, but their support for the Third Reich eventually leads each to their deaths.
Who directed The Dead Stay Young?
The Dead Stay Young was directed by Joachim Kunert.
Who stars in The Dead Stay Young?
The principal cast of The Dead Stay Young includes Barbara Dittus, Klaus Piontek, Peter Borgelt, Monika Gabriel, Günter Wolf.
When was The Dead Stay Young released and how long is it?
The Dead Stay Young was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dead Stay Young?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dead Stay Young was composed by Gerhard Wohlgemuth.
Is The Dead Stay Young based on a book or true story?
The Dead Stay Young is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna Seghers".