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  • Wengler & Sons (1987)
  • 139 min | Drama, History
Wengler & Sons (1987)
139 min | Drama, History

This film tells a story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. After the farmer's son, Gustav Wengler, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work in a precision mechanics and optical company. He soon becomes a ...See moreThis film tells a story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. After the farmer's son, Gustav Wengler, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work in a precision mechanics and optical company. He soon becomes a master craftsman; he is loyal and devoted to this company and promises his director on his deathbed that his sons and grandchildren will also stand by the company. At last, the time comes for his talented grandson Paul to honor this promise and join the company. In the meantime, however, the company has gained a worldwide reputation and supports the Third Reich. Although Paul is skeptical about the Nazi leadership, he continues working for the company. When he sees the company destroyed during the war, old Gustav Wengler realizes his family is responsible for the turn the country has taken. Written by DEFA Film Library See less
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Director
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Helmut Bez (scenario) | Rainer Simon
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Updated May 14, 1987

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May 14, 1987 (East Germany)
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46 cast members
Name Known for
Christoph Engel
Gustav Wengler, jung Gustav Wengler, jung   See fewer
Carl-Martin Spengler
Gustav Wengler Gustav Wengler   See fewer
Kathrin Waligura
Bertha Wengler Bertha Wengler   See fewer
Fritz Marquardt
Friedrich Wengler Friedrich Wengler   See fewer
Gudrun Ritter
Luise Wengler Luise Wengler   See fewer
Wolfgang Hosfeld
Wilhelm Wengler Wilhelm Wengler   See fewer
Peter Prager
Paul Wengler Paul Wengler   See fewer
Cornelia Hudl
Käthe Wengler Käthe Wengler   See fewer
Franziska Ritter
Luise Wengler Luise Wengler   See fewer
Joachim Lätsch
Gottlieb Mothes Gottlieb Mothes   See fewer
Herbert Sand
Erich Mothes Erich Mothes   See fewer
Peter Zimmermann
Carl Mothes Carl Mothes   See fewer
István Avar
Dr. Conrad Abel Dr. Conrad Abel   See fewer
Matthias Günther
Dr. Joachim Zuckschwert Dr. Joachim Zuckschwert   See fewer
Corinna Harfouch
Jenny Weinhold Jenny Weinhold   See fewer
Ernst Kahler
Johann Leberecht Bärwolf Johann Leberecht Bärwolf   See fewer
Werner Tietze
Dr. Keuerleber Dr. Keuerleber   See fewer
Jürgen Watzke
Dr. Schultz Dr. Schultz   See fewer
Margit Bendokat
Actress Actress   See fewer
Andreas Busse
Friedrich Sedan als Kind Friedrich Sedan als Kind   See fewer
Heike Jonca
Actress Actress   See fewer
Mao Kade
Paul als Jugendlicher Paul als Jugendlicher   See fewer
Astrid Krenz
Actress Actress   See fewer
Sebastian Milke
Ralph als Kind Ralph als Kind   See fewer
Silvia Mißbach
Actress Actress   See fewer
Karsten Nitze
Fritz als Jugendlicher Fritz als Jugendlicher   See fewer
Florian Partzsch
Fritz als Kind Fritz als Kind   See fewer
Reno Prokopp
Friedrich Sedan als Jugendlicher Friedrich Sedan als Jugendlicher   See fewer
Johanna Schall
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Carlo Schmidt
Actor (as Karl-Richard Schmidt) Actor (as Karl-Richard Schmidt)   See fewer
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