Mord an Rathenau
Synopsis
Germany 1922 during the Weimar Republic: Foreign Minister Walther Rathenau signs the Treaty of Rapallo between Germany and the Soviet Union. German national, conservative forces then speak of betrayal and anti-Semitic tones become loud. Plans for murder Rathenaus are forged in the vicinity of the Freikorps. The young engineer Horst Bergmann learns about the preparations of the assassination attempt and tries to warn Rathenau.
Top Cast
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Harry Hindemith
Walther Rathenau
Jürgen Frohriep
Horst Bergmann
Karla Runkehl
Hilde Buchholz
Horst Hiemer
Fritz Buchholz
Gerhard Rachold
Erwin Kern
Rolf Ripperger
Hermann Fischer
Willi Schrade
Ernst Werner Teschow
Johannes Arpe
Dr. Bergmann
Ingeborg Ottmann
Lilly Deutsch
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Garagenbesitzer
Karen Fredersdorf
Ingolf Gorges
Harald Halgardt
Horst Preusker
Otto Krieg Helbig
Hans Knötzsch
Jochen Diestelmann
Herwart Grosse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Jaap
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinz Kamnitzer, Alexander Stenbock-Fermor
- Original Score
- Gerhard Wohlgemuth
- Original Title
- Mord an Rathenau
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Jaap
Heinz Kamnitzer, Alexander Stenbock-Fermor
Gerhard Wohlgemuth
Rolf Sohre
Charlotte Peschlow
Department Leadership Roster
Max Jaap
Director
Heinz Kamnitzer
Writer
Alexander Stenbock-Fermor
Writer
Charlotte Peschlow
Editor
Rolf Sohre
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mord an Rathenau
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mord an Rathenau about?
Germany 1922 during the Weimar Republic: Foreign Minister Walther Rathenau signs the Treaty of Rapallo between Germany and the Soviet Union. German national, conservative forces then speak of betrayal and anti-Semitic tones become loud. Plans for murder Rathenaus are forged in the vicinity of the Freikorps. The young engineer Horst Bergmann learns about the preparations of the assassination attempt and tries to warn Rathenau.
Who directed Mord an Rathenau?
Mord an Rathenau was directed by Max Jaap.
Who stars in Mord an Rathenau?
The principal cast of Mord an Rathenau includes Harry Hindemith, Jürgen Frohriep, Karla Runkehl, Horst Hiemer, Gerhard Rachold.
When was Mord an Rathenau released and how long is it?
Mord an Rathenau was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Mord an Rathenau?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mord an Rathenau was composed by Gerhard Wohlgemuth.