Von Werra
Synopsis
Documentary about a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot, Franz von Werra, the only German soldier of the Second World War who managed to escape from captivity as a prisoner of war and return to Germany.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bradford Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Swiss Schweizer
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilfried Meichtry, Martin Witz, Werner Swiss Schweizer
- Original Title
- Von Werra
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Lichtblick Film, Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion, SRG SSR, Teleclub, WDR, SWR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Swiss Schweizer
Wilfried Meichtry, Martin Witz, Werner Swiss Schweizer
Pio Corradi
Kathrin Plüss
Werner Swiss Schweizer
Department Leadership Roster
Wilfried Meichtry
Writer
Martin Witz
Writer
Werner Swiss Schweizer
Writer
Pio Corradi
Director of Photography
Kathrin Plüss
Editor
Werner Swiss Schweizer
Director
Werner Swiss Schweizer
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Von Werra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Von Werra about?
Documentary about a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot, Franz von Werra, the only German soldier of the Second World War who managed to escape from captivity as a prisoner of war and return to Germany.
Who directed Von Werra?
Von Werra was directed by Werner Swiss Schweizer.
Who stars in Von Werra?
The principal cast of Von Werra includes Hardy Krüger, Roy Ward Baker, Dietrich Kuhlbrodt, Stefan Kurt.
When was Von Werra released and how long is it?
Von Werra was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.