Der Arzt von Bothenow
Synopsis
The son of a working-class man, Harry Brenner studied medicine at the ABF and quickly made a career as a doctor in Berlin. His lifestyle and his demanding wife swallow up a lot of money, so he takes on any part-time work. After a gross dereliction of duty, he is transferred to Bothenow. He meets Eva again, whom he knows from his student days and who now works here as a nurse. The two hit it off and Dr. Brenner slowly begins to change his life. In doing so, he increasingly comes into conflict with his wife. Their different views on life eventually lead to a separation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Knittel
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Bengsch
- Original Score
- Hans-Hendrik Wehding
- Original Title
- Der Arzt von Bothenow
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Knittel
Gerhard Bengsch
Hans-Hendrik Wehding
Ursula Rudzki
Department Leadership Roster
Johannes Knittel
Director
Gerhard Bengsch
Writer
Ursula Rudzki
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Arzt von Bothenow
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What is Der Arzt von Bothenow about?
The son of a working-class man, Harry Brenner studied medicine at the ABF and quickly made a career as a doctor in Berlin. His lifestyle and his demanding wife swallow up a lot of money, so he takes on any part-time work. After a gross dereliction of duty, he is transferred to Bothenow. He meets Eva again, whom he knows from his student days and who now works here as a nurse. The two hit it off and Dr. Brenner slowly begins to change his life. In doing so, he increasingly comes into conflict with his wife. Their different views on life eventually lead to a separation.
Who directed Der Arzt von Bothenow?
Der Arzt von Bothenow was directed by Johannes Knittel.
Who stars in Der Arzt von Bothenow?
The principal cast of Der Arzt von Bothenow includes Otto Mellies, Marga Legal, Erika Dunkelmann, Kurt Mühlhardt, Christine Laszar.
When was Der Arzt von Bothenow released and how long is it?
Der Arzt von Bothenow was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Arzt von Bothenow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Arzt von Bothenow was composed by Hans-Hendrik Wehding.