The Man Who Met the Trains
Der Mann an der Rampe
Synopsis
A top administrator in the Federal German armed forces measures the machinery of murder at Auschwitz according to the effiency principle, and deems it a triumph. Militaria dealers market all the components for a do-it-yourself SS officer. The film assembles on, piece by piece, from a price list: the complete Hauptsturmführer for 2,921 Deutschmarks, ready to meet the trains arriving at Auschwitz with the appropriate aluminium lurex armband at 45 Marks.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Heynowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Heynowski
- Original Score
- Georg Katzer
- Original Title
- Der Mann an der Rampe
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Heynowski
Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Heynowski
Georg Katzer
Traute Wischnewski
Department Leadership Roster
Traute Wischnewski
Editor
Gerhard Scheumann
Director
Gerhard Scheumann
Writer
Walter Heynowski
Director
Walter Heynowski
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Man Who Met the Trains.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Man Who Met the Trains.
1989
1989
More Like The Man Who Met the Trains
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Met the Trains
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Who Met the Trains about?
A top administrator in the Federal German armed forces measures the machinery of murder at Auschwitz according to the effiency principle, and deems it a triumph. Militaria dealers market all the components for a do-it-yourself SS officer. The film assembles on, piece by piece, from a price list: the complete Hauptsturmführer for 2,921 Deutschmarks, ready to meet the trains arriving at Auschwitz with the appropriate aluminium lurex armband at 45 Marks.
Who directed The Man Who Met the Trains?
The Man Who Met the Trains was directed by Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Heynowski.
Who stars in The Man Who Met the Trains?
The principal cast of The Man Who Met the Trains includes Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Niklaus.
When was The Man Who Met the Trains released and how long is it?
The Man Who Met the Trains was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Met the Trains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Met the Trains was composed by Georg Katzer.