Movie
The Benthin Family
5.9/10
1950
1h 38m
de
Drama
Overview
The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.
Director
Kurt Maetzig, Slatan Dudow, Richard Groschopp
Writers
Ehm Welk, Johannes R. Becher
Movie Information
Release Date
September 7, 1950
Runtime
1h 38m
Status
Released
Original Language
de
Vote Count
5
Production
