Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg
Synopsis
The young officer Count Yorck von Wartenburg - he bears one of the most famous names of the German past - awaits his execution as a participant in the conspiracy of July 20, 1944. Von Wartenburg, together with his comrades, suffers infinitely long days of terrible torture, disrespect and humiliation as a death candidate. In a dream, he experiences his escape and the real continuation of his fight against fascist barbarism, for which he must detach himself from his class and is involved in the anti-Hitler front by communists and the Soviet army.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Vogel
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Haubold, Stephan Hermlin, Peter Vogel, Eberhard Görner
- Original Score
- Bernd Wefelmeyer
- Original Title
- Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Vogel
Günter Haubold, Stephan Hermlin, Peter Vogel, Eberhard Görner
Bernd Wefelmeyer
Günter Haubold
Helga Gentz
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Haubold
Director of Photography
Günter Haubold
Writer
Peter Vogel
Writer
Helga Gentz
Editor
Eberhard Görner
Writer
Peter Vogel
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg about?
The young officer Count Yorck von Wartenburg - he bears one of the most famous names of the German past - awaits his execution as a participant in the conspiracy of July 20, 1944. Von Wartenburg, together with his comrades, suffers infinitely long days of terrible torture, disrespect and humiliation as a death candidate. In a dream, he experiences his escape and the real continuation of his fight against fascist barbarism, for which he must detach himself from his class and is involved in the anti-Hitler front by communists and the Soviet army.
Who directed Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg?
Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg was directed by Peter Vogel.
Who stars in Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg?
The principal cast of Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg includes Alexander Lang, Marijam Agischewa, Volkmar Kleinert, Jürgen Reuter, Dietrich Körner.
When was Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg released and how long is it?
Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg was composed by Bernd Wefelmeyer.
Is Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg based on a book or true story?
Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephan Hermlin".