Blue-Eyed
Blauäugig
Synopsis
In this suspense story, the main character, Johann Neudorff, immigrated to Argentina from Germany after World War Two, and has become a successful businessman there. He is unconcerned with the nature of the government there, which at the time of this film (1978) is a military dictatorship. His comfortable existence is disrupted when he discovers that his beloved daughter Laura has become the lover of a political activist who is on the military's hit list. When his daughter is kidnapped, Johann attempts to use his government connections to free both her and her lover. However, his son Alfredo undermines his efforts, and Johann himself is incarcerated in a military prison, but not before he discovers that his daughter and her lover are both dead, killed by the regime.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reinhard Hauff
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothee Schön
- Original Score
- Marcel Wengler
- Original Title
- Blauäugig
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reinhard Hauff
Dorothee Schön
Marcel Wengler
Jaroslav Kučera, Héctor Morini
Heidi Handorf
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Department Leadership Roster
Reinhard Hauff
Director
Jaroslav Kučera
Director of Photography
Héctor Morini
Director of Photography
Heidi Handorf
Editor
Dorothee Schön
Writer
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue-Eyed
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What is Blue-Eyed about?
In this suspense story, the main character, Johann Neudorff, immigrated to Argentina from Germany after World War Two, and has become a successful businessman there. He is unconcerned with the nature of the government there, which at the time of this film (1978) is a military dictatorship. His comfortable existence is disrupted when he discovers that his beloved daughter Laura has become the lover of a political activist who is on the military's hit list. When his daughter is kidnapped, Johann attempts to use his government connections to free both her and her lover. However, his son Alfredo undermines his efforts, and Johann himself is incarcerated in a military prison, but not before he discovers that his daughter and her lover are both dead, killed by the regime.
Who directed Blue-Eyed?
Blue-Eyed was directed by Reinhard Hauff.
Who stars in Blue-Eyed?
The principal cast of Blue-Eyed includes Götz George, Miguel Ángel Solá, Julio De Grazia, Haydée Padilla, Walter Soubrié.
When was Blue-Eyed released and how long is it?
Blue-Eyed was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Blue-Eyed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue-Eyed was composed by Marcel Wengler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue-Eyed?
Blue-Eyed holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).