08/15 at Home
08/15 - In der Heimat
Synopsis
The third part of Paul May′s "08/15" trilogy based on the novel by Hans Hellmut Kirst takes place shortly before the end of World War II: In the spring of 1945, the German troops are practically defeated, and the battalion of Kowalski, major general von Plönnies and Asch who had risen to the rank of lieutenant in the meantime is left to its own devices to a large extent. They hope to be able to wait for the end of the war without having to encounter any combat operations. At the same time, Asch tries to prevent high-level Nazi officers from disappearing unnoticed and from cashing in on the chaotic circumstances.
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Joachim Fuchsberger
Gefreiter Asch
O.E. Hasse
Generalmajor v. Plönies
Hannes Schiel
Oberst Hauk
Gustav Knuth
Major Hinrichsen
Emmerich Schrenk
Hauptmann Schulz
Michael Janisch
Oberleutnant Griefer
Stig Roland
Leutnant Brack
Max Mairich
Stabszahlmeister Brahm
Peter Carsten
Stabsgefreiter Kowalski
Helen Vita
Lore Schulz
Hans Christian Blech
Wachtmeister Platzek
Mario Adorf
Unteroffizier Stamm
Renate Ewert
Barbara
Edith Schultze-Westrum
Frau Brahm
Gustav Waldau
Alter Mann
Jürgen Micksch
Heini, HJ-Führer
Fritz Rémond Jr.
CIC-Offizier John
Kurt Heintel
CIC-Offizier James
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul May
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernst von Salomon, Hans Hellmut Kirst
- Original Score
- Rolf A. Wilhelm
- Original Title
- 08/15 - In der Heimat
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Divina-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul May
Ernst von Salomon, Hans Hellmut Kirst
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Georg Krause
Walter Boos
Walter Traut, Ilse Kubaschewski, Paul May
Department Leadership Roster
Paul May
Director
Ernst von Salomon
Writer
Walter Boos
Editor
Walter Traut
Producer
Ilse Kubaschewski
Producer
Paul May
Producer
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Original Music Composer
Georg Krause
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 08/15 at Home
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What is 08/15 at Home about?
The third part of Paul May′s "08/15" trilogy based on the novel by Hans Hellmut Kirst takes place shortly before the end of World War II: In the spring of 1945, the German troops are practically defeated, and the battalion of Kowalski, major general von Plönnies and Asch who had risen to the rank of lieutenant in the meantime is left to its own devices to a large extent. They hope to be able to wait for the end of the war without having to encounter any combat operations. At the same time, Asch tries to prevent high-level Nazi officers from disappearing unnoticed and from cashing in on the chaotic circumstances.
Who directed 08/15 at Home?
08/15 at Home was directed by Paul May.
Who stars in 08/15 at Home?
The principal cast of 08/15 at Home includes Joachim Fuchsberger, O.E. Hasse, Hannes Schiel, Gustav Knuth, Emmerich Schrenk.
When was 08/15 at Home released and how long is it?
08/15 at Home was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for 08/15 at Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 08/15 at Home was composed by Rolf A. Wilhelm.
Is 08/15 at Home based on a book or true story?
08/15 at Home is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Hellmut Kirst".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 08/15 at Home?
08/15 at Home holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).