7.1Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class · 1955
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class (1955) is a History / Drama film directed by Kurt Maetzig, starring Günther Simon, Hans-Peter Minetti, Karla Runkehl.
HistoryDrama
7.1Overview
This film is the second of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist Ernst Thälmann. Autumn, 1918: Somewhere on Germany’s western front, Ernst Thälmann, age twenty-four, is calling on his fellow soldiers to put down their guns and join him in the communist struggle at home. When Hamburg’s Police Commissioner blocks a much-needed food shipment to the workers of Petrograd, Ernst battles to see it allowed through. Until his murder on August 18, 1944, Ernst remained true to his political convictions in the face of many setbacks.
Cast
Günther Simon, Hans-Peter Minetti, Karla Runkehl, Michel Piccoli, Werner Peters, Fred Delmare, Paul R. Henker, Hans Wehrl
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What is "Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class" about?
This film is the second of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist Ernst Thälmann. Autumn, 1918: Somewhere on Germany’s western front, Ernst Thälmann, age twenty-four, is calling on his fellow soldiers to put down their guns and join him in the communist struggle at home. When Hamburg’s Police Commissioner blocks a much-needed food shipment to the workers of Petrograd, Ernst battles to see it allowed through. Until his murder on August 18, 1944, Ernst remained true to his political convictions in the face of many setbacks.
When was "Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class" released?
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class was released in 1955.
Who stars in "Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class"?
The cast includes Günther Simon, Hans-Peter Minetti, Karla Runkehl, Michel Piccoli.
