Recovery
Genesung
Synopsis
The authorities expect the case of Friedel Walter, alias "Dr. Mueller," to be a straightforward one: he was working as a doctor without proper credentials under a false name. But Mehlin, the man in charge of his case, knows that there is more to the story. When he was injured fleeing from a concentration camp, resistance worker Irene asked her medical student boyfriend Walter to give him medical care.
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Karla Runkehl
Irene 'Reni' Schorn, verehel. Kerster
Wolfgang Kieling
Friedel Walter
Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
Max Kerster
Eduard von Winterstein
Professor Beheim
Wolfgang Langhoff
Ernst Mehlin
Erika Dunkelmann
Oberschwester
Harry Hindemith
Staatsanwalt
Angela Brunner
Schwester Hilde
Erich Franz
Der Bezechte
Rudolf Fleck
Direktor Spulke
Gerry Wolff
Dozent Beseler
Barbara Adolph
Junge Eisenbahnerin
Gert Beinemann
Dr. Müller
Manfred Borges
Verwundeter
Hans Fiebrandt
Angestellter im Einwohnermeldeamt
Charlotte Küter
Richterin
Werner Segtrop
Streifenfeldwebel
Kurt Sperling
Deutscher Schreiber
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konrad Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Georg Egel, Paul Wiens
- Original Score
- Joachim Werzlau
- Original Title
- Genesung
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konrad Wolf
Karl Georg Egel, Paul Wiens
Joachim Werzlau
Werner Bergmann
Friedel Welsandt
Department Leadership Roster
Konrad Wolf
Director
Karl Georg Egel
Screenplay
Paul Wiens
Screenplay
Friedel Welsandt
Editor
Werner Bergmann
Director of Photography
Elli-Charlotte Löffler
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Recovery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Recovery about?
The authorities expect the case of Friedel Walter, alias "Dr. Mueller," to be a straightforward one: he was working as a doctor without proper credentials under a false name. But Mehlin, the man in charge of his case, knows that there is more to the story. When he was injured fleeing from a concentration camp, resistance worker Irene asked her medical student boyfriend Walter to give him medical care.
Who directed Recovery?
Recovery was directed by Konrad Wolf.
Who stars in Recovery?
The principal cast of Recovery includes Karla Runkehl, Wolfgang Kieling, Wilhelm Koch-Hooge, Eduard von Winterstein, Wolfgang Langhoff.
When was Recovery released and how long is it?
Recovery was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Recovery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Recovery was composed by Joachim Werzlau.