Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn
Synopsis
Biographical movie about Julius Robert Mayer (1814-1878), a surgeon and town doctor in Heilbronn, who studied heat for many years and was the first to correctly formulate the basic principles of the theory of mechanical heat and the principle of conservation of energy. Competing Prussian scientists laugh at him, and his life is full of misunderstandings and persecution. The film tells of his fate and his long and futile struggle for recognition of the results of his scientific work.
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Emil Stöhr
Robert Mayer
Gisela Uhlen
Wilhelmine Mayer
Hilmar Thate
Dr. Bohn
Otto Stübler
Closs
Martin Flörchinger
Fritz Mayer
Walther Suessenguth
Privy Councilor Justus Liebig
Herwart Grosse
Court Councilor Ernst von Zeller
Harald Halgardt
Dr. Landerer
Gerd Michael Henneberg
Prof. Gustav Rümelin
Werner Segtrop
Von Rauch
Wolf Goette
Prof. Nörrenberg
Kurt Mühlhardt
King Wilhelm of Württemberg
Fred Mahr
Mayor
Carola Braunbock
Patient
Fred Düren
officer
Deli Buchinski
Mayor
Hugo Nillius
Patient
Ludwig Sachs
Patient
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Spieß
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Böttcher
- Original Score
- Joachim Werzlau
- Original Title
- Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Spieß
Alfred Böttcher
Joachim Werzlau
Robert Baberske
Ruth Moegelin
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Spieß
Director
Ruth Moegelin
Editor
Alfred Böttcher
Writer
Robert Baberske
Director of Photography
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What is Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn about?
Biographical movie about Julius Robert Mayer (1814-1878), a surgeon and town doctor in Heilbronn, who studied heat for many years and was the first to correctly formulate the basic principles of the theory of mechanical heat and the principle of conservation of energy. Competing Prussian scientists laugh at him, and his life is full of misunderstandings and persecution. The film tells of his fate and his long and futile struggle for recognition of the results of his scientific work.
Who directed Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn?
Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn was directed by Helmut Spieß.
Who stars in Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn?
The principal cast of Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn includes Emil Stöhr, Gisela Uhlen, Hilmar Thate, Otto Stübler, Martin Flörchinger.
When was Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn released and how long is it?
Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn was composed by Joachim Werzlau.