Drama · East Germany · 1987 · 2h 19m

Wengler & Sons

Wengler & Söhne

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Director
Rainer Simon
Cast
Christoph Engel as Gustav Wengler Carl-Martin Spengler as Gustav Wengler, young Gudrun Ritter as Luise Wengler Kathrin Waligura as Bertha Wengler Fritz Marquardt as Friedrich Wengler Peter Prager as Paul Wengler
Crew
Helga Gentz — Editor Rainer Simon — Writer Helmut Bez — Writer
Synopsis

A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.

Key Collaborators
Rainer Simon Director Helga Gentz Editor Rainer Simon Writer Helmut Bez Writer
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