Overview

At a farm-equipment plant, production lags at 89 % and a new, untested combine proves a “failure” in the fields. A promising redesign exists, crafted by a transplanted West German engineer, but he’s mistrusted. Meanwhile, workers and the Party secretary blame plant director Berendonck’s poor leadership. As harvest season looms, personnel upheaval and swift action are needed to install the reliable new machine and get production back on track.

Cast

Fritz Diez, Erich Mirek, Werner Schulz-Wittan, Hilmar Thate, Kurt Böwe, Marita Böhme, Ruth Kommerell, Dieter Franke

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What is "Ein Mann und sein Schatten" about?

At a farm-equipment plant, production lags at 89 % and a new, untested combine proves a “failure” in the fields. A promising redesign exists, crafted by a transplanted West German engineer, but he’s mistrusted. Meanwhile, workers and the Party secretary blame plant director Berendonck’s poor leadership. As harvest season looms, personnel upheaval and swift action are needed to install the reliable new machine and get production back on track.

When was "Ein Mann und sein Schatten" released?

Ein Mann und sein Schatten was released in 1963.

Who stars in "Ein Mann und sein Schatten"?

The cast includes Fritz Diez, Erich Mirek, Werner Schulz-Wittan, Hilmar Thate.

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