Johannes Kepler
Synopsis
Europe, 1620: The well-known astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler, who teaches as a professor in Linz, receives the message that his mother is prosecuted as a witch in Württemberg. The truth behind the allegations is rather simple: His mother has been denunciated by a former friend after an argument with the authorities. Kepler tries desperately to convince the prosecutors of the absurdity of their allegations with rational arguments.
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Reimar Johannes Baur
Johannes Kepler
Trude Bechmann
Keplers Mutter
Kurt Böwe
Tycho Brahe
Karin Gregorek
Margarete
Katharina Thalbach
Ursula Haller
Rolf Hoppe
Rudolf II
Eva-Maria Hagen
Reinboldin
Barbara Dittus
Stadtwächterfrau
Günter Schubert
Stadtwächter
Fred Delmare
Beutelsbacher
Carmen-Maja Antoni
Gerichtsmagd
Friedrich Richter
Michael Mästlin
Günter Junghans
Longomontanus
Karla Runkehl
Kristina Barbara Brahe
Arno Wyzniewski
Martin Trettau
Günter Grabbert
Dieter Franke
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Vogel
- Screenplay & Story
- Joachim Nestler, Frank Vogel, Manfred Freitag
- Original Score
- Gerhard Rosenfeld
- Original Title
- Johannes Kepler
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Vogel
Joachim Nestler, Frank Vogel, Manfred Freitag
Gerhard Rosenfeld
Evelyn Carow
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Vogel
Director
Evelyn Carow
Editor
Joachim Nestler
Writer
Frank Vogel
Writer
Manfred Freitag
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johannes Kepler
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What is Johannes Kepler about?
Europe, 1620: The well-known astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler, who teaches as a professor in Linz, receives the message that his mother is prosecuted as a witch in Württemberg. The truth behind the allegations is rather simple: His mother has been denunciated by a former friend after an argument with the authorities. Kepler tries desperately to convince the prosecutors of the absurdity of their allegations with rational arguments.
Who directed Johannes Kepler?
Johannes Kepler was directed by Frank Vogel.
Who stars in Johannes Kepler?
The principal cast of Johannes Kepler includes Reimar Johannes Baur, Trude Bechmann, Kurt Böwe, Karin Gregorek, Katharina Thalbach.
When was Johannes Kepler released and how long is it?
Johannes Kepler was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Johannes Kepler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johannes Kepler was composed by Gerhard Rosenfeld.