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23 May 1930 (Germany) morePlot:
A group of German infantrymen of the First World War live out their lives in the trenches of France... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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All Quiet on the Westfront 1918 moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Fritz Kampers | ... | Der Bayer - The Bavarian |
| Gustav Diessl | ... | Karl |
| Hans-Joachim Moebis | ... | Der Student (as H.J. Moebis) |
| Claus Clausen | ... | Der Leutnant - The Lieutenant |
| Jackie Monnier | ... | Yvette - Die Französin |
| Hanna Hoessrich | ... | Karl's Frau - Karl's Wife |
| Else Heller | ... | Karl's Mutter - Karl's Mother |
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93 min (Janus print) | USA:75 min | Germany:97 minCountry:
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It is incredible that the U.S. and Germany, in between two Great World Wars, would simultaneously produce two very similarly-themed films -- this one, and "All Quiet on the Western Front" (1930) **********. The sounds of war are eerily alike -- relentless, disturbing, horrifying… "Westfront 1918" is less drama, and more documentary, style than its cousin. The war scenes are remarkable; but so is an interlude when Gustav Diessl (as Karl) goes on leave, expertly directed by G.W. Pabst. This part is slightly better than the Lew Ayres (as Paul) leave in "All Quiet on the Western Front"; and, it is more realistic. However, "Westfront 1918" is less memorable in its final "emotion grabbing" scene (and, overall). Still, it's an excellent film.