Reserved for the Death
Reserviert für den Tod
Synopsis
Former East German engineer Erich Becker had been lured to West Germany by promises of a high reward. Now residing in Stockholm, he is recalled to serve as a spy in the East. He is to convince Dr. Jadenburg to flee from the GDR with the help of his daughter Hanna, who works for the West. While travelling on the train with Hanna, he is told that he is also to murder another agent who betrayed and now works for the Stasi. The traitor is revealed to be a former friend of Becker, Harry Korb.
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Hans-Peter Minetti
Erich Becker
Peter Herden
Harry Korb
Irma Münch
Hanna Melvien
Martin Flörchinger
Dr. Jadenburg
Herbert Köfer
Cellist
Ingeborg Krabbe
junge Ehefrau
Hannjo Hasse
Hauptmann Donath
Peter Sturm
Zugschaffner
Hubert Hoelzke
Heinz Hinze
Charles Renier
Horst Schönemann
Stein
Hans Klering
Blaßblonder
Werner Lierck
Ehemann
Gertrud Brendler
Frau Simmel
Klaus Gendries
Leutnant der Grenzpolizei
Harry Studt
Grott
Siegfried Nürnberger
Mitarbeiter von Donath
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heinz Thiel
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Bengsch
- Original Score
- Helmut Nier
- Original Title
- Reserviert für den Tod
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heinz Thiel
Gerhard Bengsch
Helmut Nier
Anneliese Hinze-Sokolowa
Department Leadership Roster
Heinz Thiel
Director
Anneliese Hinze-Sokolowa
Editor
Gerhard Bengsch
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reserved for the Death
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What is Reserved for the Death about?
Former East German engineer Erich Becker had been lured to West Germany by promises of a high reward. Now residing in Stockholm, he is recalled to serve as a spy in the East. He is to convince Dr. Jadenburg to flee from the GDR with the help of his daughter Hanna, who works for the West. While travelling on the train with Hanna, he is told that he is also to murder another agent who betrayed and now works for the Stasi. The traitor is revealed to be a former friend of Becker, Harry Korb.
Who directed Reserved for the Death?
Reserved for the Death was directed by Heinz Thiel.
Who stars in Reserved for the Death?
The principal cast of Reserved for the Death includes Hans-Peter Minetti, Peter Herden, Irma Münch, Martin Flörchinger, Herbert Köfer.
When was Reserved for the Death released and how long is it?
Reserved for the Death was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Reserved for the Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reserved for the Death was composed by Helmut Nier.