Wengler & Sons
Wengler & Söhne
Synopsis
A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Christoph Engel
Gustav Wengler
Carl-Martin Spengler
Gustav Wengler, young
Gudrun Ritter
Luise Wengler
Kathrin Waligura
Bertha Wengler
Fritz Marquardt
Friedrich Wengler
Peter Prager
Paul Wengler
Wolfgang Hosfeld
Wilhelm Wengler
Cornelia Hudl
Käthe Wengler
Franziska Ritter
Luise Wengler
Joachim Lätsch
Gottlieb Mothes
Herbert Sand
Erich Mothes
Peter Zimmermann
Carl Mothes
István Avar
Dr. Conrad Abel
Matthias Günther
Dr. Joachim Zuckschwert
Corinna Harfouch
Jenny Weinhold
Ernst Kahler
Johann Leberecht Bärwolf
Werner Tietze
Dr. Keuerleber
Jürgen Watzke
Dr. Schultz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Simon, Helmut Bez
- Original Score
- Reiner Bredemeyer
- Original Title
- Wengler & Söhne
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Simon
Rainer Simon, Helmut Bez
Reiner Bredemeyer
Helga Gentz
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Simon
Director
Helga Gentz
Editor
Rainer Simon
Writer
Helmut Bez
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wengler & Sons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wengler & Sons about?
A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.
Who directed Wengler & Sons?
Wengler & Sons was directed by Rainer Simon.
Who stars in Wengler & Sons?
The principal cast of Wengler & Sons includes Christoph Engel, Carl-Martin Spengler, Gudrun Ritter, Kathrin Waligura, Fritz Marquardt.
When was Wengler & Sons released and how long is it?
Wengler & Sons was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Wengler & Sons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wengler & Sons was composed by Reiner Bredemeyer.