Und sowas nennt sich Leben
Synopsis
A large German city at the beginning of the 1960s. This is where the well-to-do Berger family lives. Outwardly a bourgeois idyll, but behind the scenes the family is in turmoil. The relationship between father and son in particular is extremely tense. Martin Berger is seduced by the attractive Britta. It is the beginning of an affair that ends tragically. When the young man finds out that his father is also having sex with the young woman, Martin decides to kill her and also cleans up his friends who are not averse to the vices of life...
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Karin Baal
Irene Dirks
Michael Hinz
Martin Berger
Elke Sommer
Britta
Wolfgang Lukschy
Herr Berger
Heli Finkenzeller
Frau Berger
Claus Wilcke
Mario
Peter Nestler
Victor
Ilse Pagé
Gaby
Hannelore Elsner
Ulla
Tilly Lauenstein
Frau Schlösser
Klaus Dahlen
Wim
Karl-Otto Alberty
Roswitha vom Bruck
Alfred Balthoff
Christian Doermer
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza von Radványi
- Screenplay & Story
- Willy Clever
- Original Score
- Martin Böttcher
- Original Title
- Und sowas nennt sich Leben
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Alfa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza von Radványi
Willy Clever
Martin Böttcher
Richard Angst
Walter Wischniewsky
Artur Brauner, Horst Wendlandt
Department Leadership Roster
Géza von Radványi
Director
Martin Böttcher
Original Music Composer
Artur Brauner
Producer
Richard Angst
Director of Photography
Willy Clever
Screenplay
Walter Wischniewsky
Editor
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What is Und sowas nennt sich Leben about?
A large German city at the beginning of the 1960s. This is where the well-to-do Berger family lives. Outwardly a bourgeois idyll, but behind the scenes the family is in turmoil. The relationship between father and son in particular is extremely tense. Martin Berger is seduced by the attractive Britta. It is the beginning of an affair that ends tragically. When the young man finds out that his father is also having sex with the young woman, Martin decides to kill her and also cleans up his friends who are not averse to the vices of life...
Who directed Und sowas nennt sich Leben?
Und sowas nennt sich Leben was directed by Géza von Radványi.
Who stars in Und sowas nennt sich Leben?
The principal cast of Und sowas nennt sich Leben includes Karin Baal, Michael Hinz, Elke Sommer, Wolfgang Lukschy, Heli Finkenzeller.
When was Und sowas nennt sich Leben released and how long is it?
Und sowas nennt sich Leben was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Und sowas nennt sich Leben?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Und sowas nennt sich Leben was composed by Martin Böttcher.