Germany / May 14, 1987
Wengler & Sons (1987)
Directed by Rainer Simon
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2h 19min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Cornelia Hudl | Käthe Wengler |
| Franziska Ritter | Luise Wengler |
| Joachim Lätsch | Gottlieb Mothes |
| Herbert Sand | Erich Mothes |
| Peter Zimmermann | Carl Mothes |
| István Avar | Dr. Conrad Abel |
| Matthias Günther | Dr. Joachim Zuckschwert |
| Corinna Harfouch | Jenny Weinhold |
| Ernst Kahler | Johann Leberecht Bärwolf |
| Werner Tietze | Dr. Keuerleber |
| Jürgen Watzke | Dr. Schultz |
| Margit Bendokat | |
| Rolf Colditz | |
| Werner Godemann | |
| Gert Gütschow | |
| Heike Jonca | |
| Michael Kind |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Wengler & Söhne |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | East Germany, Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme |
| Release date | 14 maggio 1987 |
| Writer | Rainer Simon, Helmut Bez |
| Editing | Helga Gentz |
| Cinematography | Roland Dressel |
| Assistant directors | Rainer Simon |
| Music | Reiner Bredemeyer |
| Sound | Reiner Bredemeyer |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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