An Old Love
Eine alte Liebe
Synopsis
Frieda and August Walkowiak celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. However, the marriage has been in crisis for some time. August wants to spend his old age in peace, while Frieda has no intention of giving up her position as LPG chairman. The problems in the countryside are huge, collectivization is not progressing fast enough, even comrade Heinrich Rantsch is clinging to his individual farm. Frieda fights for progress, even in her private life, because not only her burden but also her higher position is a thorn in her husband's side. During the wedding anniversary celebrations, Frieda is called to the LPG. This is the cause of the family quarrel that has been in the air for a long time. August demands her resignation. In vain - and so he moves in with Rantsch. Their daughter Helga also leaves the house because of the tensions. Frieda collapses. When she is in hospital, August comes to his senses.
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Gisela May
Frieda Walkowiak
Erich Franz
August Walkowiak
Doris Abeßer
Helga
Ezard Haußmann
Lothar
Peter Sturm
Heinrich Rantsch
Hans-Peter Minetti
Benno Schulze
Margot Ebert
Irmgard Strömer
Harry Gillmann
Otto Funke
Günther Simon
1. Sekretär der SED-Kreiparteileitung
Werner Lierck
Räupke
Peter Dornseif
Uhland
Rudolf Ulrich
Georg
Jochen Thomas
Christoph Schwannecke
Hans Finohr
Der alte Schwannaeke
Peter Kalisch
Besecke
Horst Kube
Hagerer
Walter E. Fuß
Wendler
Heino Winkler
Friseur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Beyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Beyer, Werner Reinowski
- Original Score
- Joachim Werzlau
- Original Title
- Eine alte Liebe
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Beyer
Frank Beyer, Werner Reinowski
Joachim Werzlau
Evelyn Carow
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Beyer
Director
Frank Beyer
Writer
Werner Reinowski
Writer
Evelyn Carow
Editor
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What is An Old Love about?
Frieda and August Walkowiak celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. However, the marriage has been in crisis for some time. August wants to spend his old age in peace, while Frieda has no intention of giving up her position as LPG chairman. The problems in the countryside are huge, collectivization is not progressing fast enough, even comrade Heinrich Rantsch is clinging to his individual farm. Frieda fights for progress, even in her private life, because not only her burden but also her higher position is a thorn in her husband's side. During the wedding anniversary celebrations, Frieda is called to the LPG. This is the cause of the family quarrel that has been in the air for a long time. August demands her resignation. In vain - and so he moves in with Rantsch. Their daughter Helga also leaves the house because of the tensions. Frieda collapses. When she is in hospital, August comes to his senses.
Who directed An Old Love?
An Old Love was directed by Frank Beyer.
Who stars in An Old Love?
The principal cast of An Old Love includes Gisela May, Erich Franz, Doris Abeßer, Ezard Haußmann, Peter Sturm.
When was An Old Love released and how long is it?
An Old Love was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for An Old Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Old Love was composed by Joachim Werzlau.