Ein Zug nach Manhattan
Synopsis
1952 in a suburb of New York: the pious Leon Sternberger is a cantor in a small Jewish community. One morning, he realizes that he has lost his faith in God. There is simply too much misery and injustice in this world. His friend Schames Rosen advises him to ask Rabbi Markus in Manhattan for advice. In the subway compartment, a young woman wants to take her own life because she cannot forget December 22, 1942 in Utrecht. That was the day her family was deported. On another train, he meets a man who also cannot forget December 22, 1942. The unusual events are connected in an exciting way and shed new light on the question of God's existence despite all the suffering.
Top Cast
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Heinz Rühmann
Kantor Leon Sternberger
Ulrike Bliefert
Esther
Bruni Löbel
Sylvia Hardy
Charles Brauer
Juwelier George
Hans Hessling
Rosen
Wolfgang Ziffer
Rabbiner
Adrienne Kleiweg
Marya Rakin
Jurgen Kuehn
Leopold Rakin
Fred Steinharter
1. Stationsvorsteher
Max Brandt
2. Stationsvorsteher
William Stelling
Kleiner Mann in der U-Bahn
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf von Sydow
- Screenplay & Story
- Paddy Chayefsky, Eric Burger, Rolf von Sydow
- Original Title
- Ein Zug nach Manhattan
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, German
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Polyphon, KG Gyula Trebitsch Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf von Sydow
Paddy Chayefsky, Eric Burger, Rolf von Sydow
Gero Erhardt
Gyula Trebitsch
Department Leadership Roster
Katrin Dröge
Costume Design
Gyula Trebitsch
Producer
Rolf von Sydow
Director
Götz Heymann
Production Design
Paddy Chayefsky
Writer
Rolf von Sydow
Writer
Gero Erhardt
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ein Zug nach Manhattan
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What is Ein Zug nach Manhattan about?
1952 in a suburb of New York: the pious Leon Sternberger is a cantor in a small Jewish community. One morning, he realizes that he has lost his faith in God. There is simply too much misery and injustice in this world. His friend Schames Rosen advises him to ask Rabbi Markus in Manhattan for advice. In the subway compartment, a young woman wants to take her own life because she cannot forget December 22, 1942 in Utrecht. That was the day her family was deported. On another train, he meets a man who also cannot forget December 22, 1942. The unusual events are connected in an exciting way and shed new light on the question of God's existence despite all the suffering.
Who directed Ein Zug nach Manhattan?
Ein Zug nach Manhattan was directed by Rolf von Sydow.
Who stars in Ein Zug nach Manhattan?
The principal cast of Ein Zug nach Manhattan includes Heinz Rühmann, Ulrike Bliefert, Bruni Löbel, Charles Brauer, Hans Hessling.
When was Ein Zug nach Manhattan released and how long is it?
Ein Zug nach Manhattan was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ein Zug nach Manhattan?
Ein Zug nach Manhattan holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).