Am Ende der Welt
Synopsis
In May 1945, returning soldier Michael Duda finds his hometown Weißenthal unoccupied. He meets escaped camp prisoner Arno Laube, who leads the town’s ad hoc move toward democracy and improbably appoints 19-year-old Michael as mayor. Tasked with refugees, shortages, and rogue soldiers, Michael must prove himself in a fractured No Man’s Land.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peter Friedrichson
Michael Duda
Peter Aust
Arno Laube
Elke Münch
Susanne
Rosemarie Deibel
Dudas Mutter
Ilona Brömmer-Weiß
Marianne
Bruno Carstens
Bruno
Fred Delmare
Fritz
Volkmar Kleinert
Horst
Christoph Beyertt
Herrmann
Wolfgang Greese
Fabrikant Herzberger
Werner Dissel
Amtsdiener Göpel
Herwart Grosse
Lehrer Petzold
Karla Runkehl
Ruth Kommerell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Kratzert
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Mehnert
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Original Title
- Am Ende der Welt
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Kratzert
Günter Mehnert
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Wolfgang Braumann
Hildegard Conrad
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Kratzert
Director
Günter Mehnert
Writer
Hildegard Conrad
Editor
Wolfgang Braumann
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Am Ende der Welt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Am Ende der Welt about?
In May 1945, returning soldier Michael Duda finds his hometown Weißenthal unoccupied. He meets escaped camp prisoner Arno Laube, who leads the town’s ad hoc move toward democracy and improbably appoints 19-year-old Michael as mayor. Tasked with refugees, shortages, and rogue soldiers, Michael must prove himself in a fractured No Man’s Land.
Who directed Am Ende der Welt?
Am Ende der Welt was directed by Hans Kratzert.
Who stars in Am Ende der Welt?
The principal cast of Am Ende der Welt includes Peter Friedrichson, Peter Aust, Elke Münch, Rosemarie Deibel, Ilona Brömmer-Weiß.
When was Am Ende der Welt released and how long is it?
Am Ende der Welt was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Am Ende der Welt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Am Ende der Welt was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse.