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Star-Crossed Lovers

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Magdalena and Michael have loved each other since they were children. But when the Nazis come to power, Michael rebels against the regime and is sentenced to fifteen years in a concentration camp. Magdalena, meanwhile, goes underground with the help of a friend and later immigrates to the Soviet Union. Michael, who has joined the Red Army, discovers on the way to Moscow that Magdalena is staying there. But when his plane lands, she is already on her way back to Germany. Michael hopes that one day, he and Magdalena will be reunited.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
German
  • berlin, germany
  • national socialism
  • penitentiary
  • riot

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Director

Frank Beyer

Produced in

East Germany

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Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical (limited)BFI London Film Festival (4K restoration)12 Oct 2019
  • GermanyDE

    • TheatricalEast Germany8 Jun 1962
    • TVWest Germany6 Dec 1963
  • RussiaSU

    • Theatrical22 Apr 1963
    • TV15 Sept 1963

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Star-Crossed Lovers was released on 8 June 1962.

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