Des Drachens grauer Atem
Synopsis
Professor Wilkers saw the trip to Thailand as a welcome change. But already in Bangkok, the starting point of his research into the origin of the drugs whose abuse he is trying to combat as a member of an international commission, he encounters extreme contradictions. The Swiss doctor is tempted to solve them, as the claims of the rich silk manufacturer Tracy Blake sound truthful and bitter, yet extremely strange. Leo Wilkers decides to embark on a life-threatening venture: He moves into the mountains near the border with Burma. Up there, in the village of Muong Nan, whose headman is at the same time in prison in Bangkok worrying about who in the capital might be interested in his arrest, Wilkers learns about the necessity of poppy cultivation in these areas.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horst E. Brandt
- Screenplay & Story
- Horst E. Brandt, Harry Thürk
- Original Score
- Günter Hörig
- Original Title
- Des Drachens grauer Atem
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horst E. Brandt
Horst E. Brandt, Harry Thürk
Günter Hörig
Horst Hardt
Karin Kusche
Department Leadership Roster
Horst E. Brandt
Director
Horst E. Brandt
Writer
Harry Thürk
Writer
Horst Hardt
Director of Photography
Karin Kusche
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Frequently Asked Questions About Des Drachens grauer Atem
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What is Des Drachens grauer Atem about?
Professor Wilkers saw the trip to Thailand as a welcome change. But already in Bangkok, the starting point of his research into the origin of the drugs whose abuse he is trying to combat as a member of an international commission, he encounters extreme contradictions. The Swiss doctor is tempted to solve them, as the claims of the rich silk manufacturer Tracy Blake sound truthful and bitter, yet extremely strange. Leo Wilkers decides to embark on a life-threatening venture: He moves into the mountains near the border with Burma. Up there, in the village of Muong Nan, whose headman is at the same time in prison in Bangkok worrying about who in the capital might be interested in his arrest, Wilkers learns about the necessity of poppy cultivation in these areas.
Who directed Des Drachens grauer Atem?
Des Drachens grauer Atem was directed by Horst E. Brandt.
Who stars in Des Drachens grauer Atem?
The principal cast of Des Drachens grauer Atem includes Leon Niemczyk, Talgat Nigmatulin, Razak Khamrayev, Otto Mellies, Brigitte Krause.
When was Des Drachens grauer Atem released and how long is it?
Des Drachens grauer Atem was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Des Drachens grauer Atem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Des Drachens grauer Atem was composed by Günter Hörig.