Winterspelt 1944
Synopsis
In the Second World War, spring 1944: shortly before the planned Ardennes offensive, Germans and Americans stand waiting on the German-Belgian border. The small Eifel village of Winterspelt threatens to become the scene of a bloody battle. A German officer comes up with a plan to hand over his battalion to the Americans without a fight. He finds support from three inhabitants of the small village, who help him to present his offer of surrender to the Americans, which they ultimately reject.
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Ulrich von Dobschütz
Major Joseph Dincklage
Hans Christian Blech
Wenzel Hainstock
Katharina Thalbach
Läthe Lenk
Henning Schlüter
Dr. Bruno Schefold
Claus Theo Gärtner
Corporal Hubert Reidel
Ulrich Radke
Sergeant Major Kammerer
George Roubicek
Captain John Kimbrough
Frederick Jaeger
Major Robert Wheeler
Karlheinz Lemken
Master Sergeant Wagner
George Sewell
Colonel
David Healy
Pfc Foster
Hal Galili
Master Sergeant
Garrick Hagon
Lieutenant Evans
Andreas von Studnitz
Private Fritz Borek
James Bate
Singer
Ulrike Bliefert
Therese Thelen
Peter Lehmbrock
Arnold Weinandy
Thomas Schiestl
Private Schulz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eberhard Fechner
- Screenplay & Story
- Eberhard Fechner, Alfred Andersch
- Original Score
- György Ligeti
- Original Title
- Winterspelt 1944
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- HR, Multimedia, Sender Freies Berlin, Ullstein AV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eberhard Fechner
Eberhard Fechner, Alfred Andersch
György Ligeti
Rudolf Körösi, Kurt Weber
Barbara Büscher-Grimm
Eberhard Fechner
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Körösi
Director of Photography
Kurt Weber
Director of Photography
Eberhard Fechner
Director
Eberhard Fechner
Producer
Eberhard Fechner
Writer
Barbara Büscher-Grimm
Editor
György Ligeti
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winterspelt 1944
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winterspelt 1944 about?
In the Second World War, spring 1944: shortly before the planned Ardennes offensive, Germans and Americans stand waiting on the German-Belgian border. The small Eifel village of Winterspelt threatens to become the scene of a bloody battle. A German officer comes up with a plan to hand over his battalion to the Americans without a fight. He finds support from three inhabitants of the small village, who help him to present his offer of surrender to the Americans, which they ultimately reject.
Who directed Winterspelt 1944?
Winterspelt 1944 was directed by Eberhard Fechner.
Who stars in Winterspelt 1944?
The principal cast of Winterspelt 1944 includes Ulrich von Dobschütz, Hans Christian Blech, Katharina Thalbach, Henning Schlüter, Claus Theo Gärtner.
When was Winterspelt 1944 released and how long is it?
Winterspelt 1944 was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Winterspelt 1944?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winterspelt 1944 was composed by György Ligeti.
Is Winterspelt 1944 based on a book or true story?
Winterspelt 1944 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alfred Andersch".