People with Wings
Leute mit Flügeln
Synopsis
This film continues the story of radio operator Ludwig Bartuschek from “The Sailor’s Song”. Near the end of the Weimar Republic, Bartuschek (Erwin Geschonneck) is working as a mechanic in the Sperber airplane plant. Director Dehringer offers him the opportunity to train as an airplane constructor if he is willing to give up his communist beliefs under oath. Bartuschek will not allow himself to be bought and instead joins the underground resistance movement.
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Leute mit Flügeln - DEFA-TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-07
Top Cast
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Erwin Geschonneck
Bartuscheck
Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
Dr. Lampert
Hilmar Thate
Henne
Franz Kutschera
Dr. Dehringer
Rosita Fernandez
Ines
Otto Dierichs
Dr. Klinger
Fred Mahr
Friedrich
Mathilde Danegger
Mutter Friedrich
Brigitte Krause
Betty Bartuscheck
Friedrich Teitge
Sabine Thalbach
Erik S. Klein
Albert Hetterle
Gert Andreae
Jochen Diestelmann
Hannjo Hasse
Dietrich Körner
Manfred Krug
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konrad Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Georg Egel, Paul Wiens
- Original Score
- Hans-Dieter Hosalla
- Original Title
- Leute mit Flügeln
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konrad Wolf
Karl Georg Egel, Paul Wiens
Hans-Dieter Hosalla
Werner Bergmann
Christa Wernicke
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Bergmann
Director of Photography
Konrad Wolf
Director
Karl Georg Egel
Screenplay
Paul Wiens
Screenplay
Christa Wernicke
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About People with Wings
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What is People with Wings about?
This film continues the story of radio operator Ludwig Bartuschek from “The Sailor’s Song”. Near the end of the Weimar Republic, Bartuschek (Erwin Geschonneck) is working as a mechanic in the Sperber airplane plant. Director Dehringer offers him the opportunity to train as an airplane constructor if he is willing to give up his communist beliefs under oath. Bartuschek will not allow himself to be bought and instead joins the underground resistance movement.
Who directed People with Wings?
People with Wings was directed by Konrad Wolf.
Who stars in People with Wings?
The principal cast of People with Wings includes Erwin Geschonneck, Wilhelm Koch-Hooge, Hilmar Thate, Franz Kutschera, Rosita Fernandez.
When was People with Wings released and how long is it?
People with Wings was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for People with Wings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for People with Wings was composed by Hans-Dieter Hosalla.