June Fifth
Der 5. Juni
Synopsis
June Fifth ( Ger: Der 5. Juni) is a 1942 German propaganda war film. The storyline centers on an infantry unit during the French campaign. After the death of a war volunteer's father, the volunteer (Gefreiter Eickhoff) is treated harshly by his superior officer, Feldwebel Richard Schulz, who had been friends with the fallen father. The father had wanted Schulz to make his son a good officer. The film explores their relationship amidst the war.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Kirchhoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Ulbrich
- Original Score
- Georg Haentzschel
- Original Title
- Der 5. Juni
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Kirchhoff
Walter Ulbrich
Georg Haentzschel
Walter Pindter
Walter Wischniewsky
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Kirchhoff
Director
Georg Haentzschel
Original Music Composer
Walter Ulbrich
Writer
Walter Pindter
Director of Photography
Erich Kettelhut
Production Design
Wilhelm Vorwerg
Production Design
Walter Wischniewsky
Editor
Herbert Nitzschke
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About June Fifth
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What is June Fifth about?
June Fifth ( Ger: Der 5. Juni) is a 1942 German propaganda war film. The storyline centers on an infantry unit during the French campaign. After the death of a war volunteer's father, the volunteer (Gefreiter Eickhoff) is treated harshly by his superior officer, Feldwebel Richard Schulz, who had been friends with the fallen father. The father had wanted Schulz to make his son a good officer. The film explores their relationship amidst the war.
Who directed June Fifth?
June Fifth was directed by Fritz Kirchhoff.
Who stars in June Fifth?
The principal cast of June Fifth includes Carl Raddatz, Joachim Brennecke, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Gisela Uhlen, Hans Richter.
When was June Fifth released and how long is it?
June Fifth was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for June Fifth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for June Fifth was composed by Georg Haentzschel.