Hammer or Anvil
Наковалня или чук
Synopsis
This is a political picture about the Bulgarian revolutionary Georgi Dimitrov. In 1933 during the Reichstag Fire Trial trumped-up charges of having set the Reichstag on fire were brought against him. At the trial Dimitrov exposed the machinations of the Nazis and turned from a defendant into an accuser. Central to the story is the face-to-face political duel between Dimitrov and Goering. Dimitrov's interactions with ordinary Germans, the memories of his wife Lyuba Ivoshevich, and the meetings with his mother Parashkeva alternate with documentary shooting scenes from the time of Nazi Germany.
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Stefan Getsov
Georgi Dimitrov
Viliam Polónyi
Hermann Georing
Frank Obermann
Diels
Hannjo Hasse
Nebe
Micaela Kreißler
Erika
Martin Flörchinger
Dr. Buenger
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Kluge
Günther Simon
Pastor
Gerd Michael Henneberg
Reich Minister Konstantin von Neurath
Horst Giese
Reich Minister Joseph Goebbels
Hans Lucke
Holger Mahlich
Dieter Montag
Ivan Andreev
Tanev
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christo Christov
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Ebeling, Willi Brückner, Pavel Vezhinov, Lyuben Stanev, Ivan Radoev
- Original Score
- Simeon Pironkov
- Original Title
- Наковалня или чук
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria, Soviet Union, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Mosfilm, Boyana Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christo Christov
Wolfgang Ebeling, Willi Brückner, Pavel Vezhinov, Lyuben Stanev, Ivan Radoev
Simeon Pironkov
Atanas Tasev
Elena Dimitrova
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Ebeling
Writer
Willi Brückner
Writer
Atanas Tasev
Director of Photography
Pavel Vezhinov
Writer
Ivan Radoev
Writer
Elena Dimitrova
Editor
Christo Christov
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hammer or Anvil
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What is Hammer or Anvil about?
This is a political picture about the Bulgarian revolutionary Georgi Dimitrov. In 1933 during the Reichstag Fire Trial trumped-up charges of having set the Reichstag on fire were brought against him. At the trial Dimitrov exposed the machinations of the Nazis and turned from a defendant into an accuser. Central to the story is the face-to-face political duel between Dimitrov and Goering. Dimitrov's interactions with ordinary Germans, the memories of his wife Lyuba Ivoshevich, and the meetings with his mother Parashkeva alternate with documentary shooting scenes from the time of Nazi Germany.
Who directed Hammer or Anvil?
Hammer or Anvil was directed by Christo Christov.
Who stars in Hammer or Anvil?
The principal cast of Hammer or Anvil includes Stefan Getsov, Viliam Polónyi, Frank Obermann, Hannjo Hasse, Micaela Kreißler.
When was Hammer or Anvil released and how long is it?
Hammer or Anvil was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Hammer or Anvil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hammer or Anvil was composed by Simeon Pironkov.
Is Hammer or Anvil based on a book or true story?
Hammer or Anvil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lyuben Stanev".