Der Leuchtturm
Synopsis
A psychological and existential study of a prisoner charged with guarding an isolated lighthouse. If he makes it through two years, the remainder of his sentence for manslaughter in a bar brawl will be pardoned. Nobody before managed to cope with the solitude. One day, a rat makes its way to the island. The sea and the island, the man and the rat, friendship and vendetta.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vojtěch Jasný
- Screenplay & Story
- Vojtěch Jasný, Ladislav Mňačko
- Original Score
- Peter Zwetkoff
- Original Title
- Der Leuchtturm
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- ORF, ZDF, Neue Thalia-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vojtěch Jasný
Vojtěch Jasný, Ladislav Mňačko
Peter Zwetkoff
Igor Luther
Dagmar Hirtz
Department Leadership Roster
Dagmar Hirtz
Editor
Igor Luther
Director of Photography
Edith Almoslino
Costume Design
Vojtěch Jasný
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Leuchtturm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Leuchtturm about?
A psychological and existential study of a prisoner charged with guarding an isolated lighthouse. If he makes it through two years, the remainder of his sentence for manslaughter in a bar brawl will be pardoned. Nobody before managed to cope with the solitude. One day, a rat makes its way to the island. The sea and the island, the man and the rat, friendship and vendetta.
Who directed Der Leuchtturm?
Der Leuchtturm was directed by Vojtěch Jasný.
Who stars in Der Leuchtturm?
The principal cast of Der Leuchtturm includes Hans Christian Blech, Yosef Shiloach, Gabi Eldor, Rafi Goldvasser, Richard Selano.
When was Der Leuchtturm released and how long is it?
Der Leuchtturm was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Leuchtturm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Leuchtturm was composed by Peter Zwetkoff.