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People with Wings

5.6(5)19602h 1m1

This film continues the story of radio operator Ludwig Bartuschek from “The Sailor’s Song”. Near the end of the Weimar Republic, Bartuschek (Erwin Geschonneck) is working as a mechanic in the Sperber airplane plant. Director Dehringer offers him the opportunity to train as an airplane constructor if he is willing to give up his communist beliefs under oath. Bartuschek will not allow himself to be bought and instead joins the underground resistance movement.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
German
  • world war ii

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Konrad Wolf

Produced in

East Germany

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Release dates

  • GermanyDE

    • TheatricalEast Germany24 Aug 1960
  • RussiaSU

    • Theatrical14 May 1962
    • TV9 Aug 1962
  • XCXC

    • PremiereKarlovy Vary Film Festival1 Jul 1960

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People with Wings was released on 24 August 1960.

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