The Great Love
Die große Liebe
Synopsis
The attractive Oberleutnant Paul Wendlandt is stationed in North Africa as a fighter pilot. While in Berlin to deliver a report he is given a day's leave, and on the stage of the cabaret theatre "Skala" sees the popular Danish singer Hanna Holberg. For Paul it is love at first sight. When Hanna visits friends after the end of the performance, he follows her, and speaks to her in the U-Bahn. After the party in her friends' flat, he accompanies her home and chance throws them further together when an air raid warning forces them to take cover in the air raid shelter. Hanna reciprocates Paul's feelings, but after a night spent together Paul has to return immediately to the front. There now follows a whole series of misunderstandings, and one missed opportunity after another. While Hanna waits in vain for some sign of life from Paul, he is flying on missions in North Africa. When he tries to visit her in her Berlin flat, she is giving a Christmas concert in Paris.
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Die große Liebe (1942) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-15
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Zarah Leander
Hanna Holberg
Grethe Weiser
Kaethe, Hannas Zofe
Viktor Staal
Paul Wendlandt
Paul Hörbiger
Alexander Rudnitzky, Komponist
Wolfgang Preiss
Oberleutnant von Etzdorf
Hans Schwarz Jr.
Artist Alfred Vanloo
Victor Janson
Theaterdirektor Mocelli
Leopold von Ledebur
Herr Westphal
Julia Serda
Frau Westphal
Paul Bildt
Unfreundlicher Oberkellner
Erich Dunskus
Mann, der den Staffelhund mitbringt
Wilhelm Althaus
Fliegeroffizier Hauptmann Becker
Agnes Windeck
Hannas Mutter
Olga Engl
Alte Dame im Mietshaus
Jakob Tiedtke
Hauswart
Ilse Fürstenberg
Luftschutzwartin
Hermann Pfeiffer
Herr Konsul
Angelo Ferrari
Löwenbändiger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Hansen
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Groll
- Original Score
- Michael Jary
- Original Title
- Die große Liebe
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Hansen
Peter Groll, Hans Flemming
Michael Jary
Franz Weihmayr
Anna Höllering
Walter Bolz
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Höllering
Editor
Franz Weihmayr
Director of Photography
Walter Haag
Production Design
Rolf Hansen
Director
Peter Groll
Screenplay
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FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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What is The Great Love about?
The attractive Oberleutnant Paul Wendlandt is stationed in North Africa as a fighter pilot. While in Berlin to deliver a report he is given a day's leave, and on the stage of the cabaret theatre "Skala" sees the popular Danish singer Hanna Holberg. For Paul it is love at first sight. When Hanna visits friends after the end of the performance, he follows her, and speaks to her in the U-Bahn. After the party in her friends' flat, he accompanies her home and chance throws them further together when an air raid warning forces them to take cover in the air raid shelter. Hanna reciprocates Paul's feelings, but after a night spent together Paul has to return immediately to the front. There now follows a whole series of misunderstandings, and one missed opportunity after another. While Hanna waits in vain for some sign of life from Paul, he is flying on missions in North Africa. When he tries to visit her in her Berlin flat, she is giving a Christmas concert in Paris.
Who directed The Great Love?
The Great Love was directed by Rolf Hansen.
Who stars in The Great Love?
The principal cast of The Great Love includes Zarah Leander, Grethe Weiser, Viktor Staal, Paul Hörbiger, Wolfgang Preiss.
When was The Great Love released and how long is it?
The Great Love was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Love was composed by Michael Jary.
Is The Great Love based on a book or true story?
The Great Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Flemming".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Love?
The Great Love holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).