Lissy
Synopsis
In 1930s Berlin, a woman’s life unravels as her unemployed husband succumbs to Nazi propaganda and joins the Storm Troopers, while her brother's anti-Nazi stance leads to his death, prompting her to confront her beliefs and make a risky choice.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-28
Top Cast
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Sonja Sutter
Liesbeth 'Lissy' Frohmeyer
Horst Drinda
Alfred Frohmeyer
Gerhard Bienert
Vater Schröder
Hans-Peter Minetti
Paul Schröder
Kurt Oligmüller
Kaczmierczik
Else Wolz
Mutter Schröder
Raimund Schelcher
Max Franke
Christa Gottschalk
Toni Franke
Mathilde Danegger
Sprecherin
Horst Friedrich
Warnke
Annemarie Hase
Frau Kaluweit
Willi Schwabe
Kassierer Gold
Gerd Michael Henneberg
Staudinger
Erich Nadler
Frankes Nachbar
Walter E. Fuß
Mixer
Axel Triebel
Frohmeyers Hauswirt
Wilhelm Gröhl
Geschäftsführer
Gerhard Rachold
Junger SA-Mann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konrad Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Wedding, Konrad Wolf, Franz Carl Weiskopf
- Original Score
- Joachim Werzlau
- Original Title
- Lissy
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konrad Wolf
Alex Wedding, Konrad Wolf, Franz Carl Weiskopf
Joachim Werzlau
Werner Bergmann
Lena Neumann
Department Leadership Roster
Konrad Wolf
Director
Alex Wedding
Writer
Konrad Wolf
Writer
Lena Neumann
Editor
Gerhard Helwig
Production Design
Werner Bergmann
Director of Photography
Elli-Charlotte Löffler
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lissy
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What is Lissy about?
In 1930s Berlin, a woman’s life unravels as her unemployed husband succumbs to Nazi propaganda and joins the Storm Troopers, while her brother's anti-Nazi stance leads to his death, prompting her to confront her beliefs and make a risky choice.
Who directed Lissy?
Lissy was directed by Konrad Wolf.
Who stars in Lissy?
The principal cast of Lissy includes Sonja Sutter, Horst Drinda, Gerhard Bienert, Hans-Peter Minetti, Kurt Oligmüller.
When was Lissy released and how long is it?
Lissy was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Lissy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lissy was composed by Joachim Werzlau.
Is Lissy based on a book or true story?
Lissy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Franz Carl Weiskopf".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lissy?
Lissy holds official age classifications: FR: TP.