Ein Mann im schönsten Alter
Synopsis
Richard Mertens, a successful magazine editor with a cold, empty marriage to Lucy, seeks excitement through an affair with younger colleague Eva. Yet his need for status traps him in superficiality, undermining genuine connection. A legal battle with old friend Ferrow, won through perjury, reveals Mertens’s moral emptiness, shattering his relationship with Eva. Alone, he finds solace only in listening to bartender Brigitte.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Peter Wirth
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Storz
- Original Score
- George Gruntz
- Original Title
- Ein Mann im schönsten Alter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Maran Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Peter Wirth
Oliver Storz, Rudolf Schneider
George Gruntz
Karl Schröder
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Peter Wirth
Director
Oliver Storz
Screenplay
George Gruntz
Original Music Composer
Karl Schröder
Director of Photography
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What is Ein Mann im schönsten Alter about?
Richard Mertens, a successful magazine editor with a cold, empty marriage to Lucy, seeks excitement through an affair with younger colleague Eva. Yet his need for status traps him in superficiality, undermining genuine connection. A legal battle with old friend Ferrow, won through perjury, reveals Mertens’s moral emptiness, shattering his relationship with Eva. Alone, he finds solace only in listening to bartender Brigitte.
Who directed Ein Mann im schönsten Alter?
Ein Mann im schönsten Alter was directed by Franz Peter Wirth.
Who stars in Ein Mann im schönsten Alter?
The principal cast of Ein Mann im schönsten Alter includes Karl Michael Vogler, Pascale Audret, Françoise Prévost, Marisa Mell, Hellmut Lange.
When was Ein Mann im schönsten Alter released and how long is it?
Ein Mann im schönsten Alter was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Ein Mann im schönsten Alter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ein Mann im schönsten Alter was composed by George Gruntz.
Is Ein Mann im schönsten Alter based on a book or true story?
Ein Mann im schönsten Alter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rudolf Schneider".