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Children, Mother, and the General (1955)
Kinder, Mütter und ein General (original title)

110 min  -  Drama | War  -   4 March 1955 (West Germany)
6.7
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As Germany's fortunes in the latter part of World War II wane, several young boys, in their enthusiasm to do something "for the fatherland"... See full summary »

Director:

Laslo Benedek

Writers:

Herbert Reinecker (novel), Laslo Benedek
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hilde Krahl Hilde Krahl ...
Helene Asmussen
Ewald Balser Ewald Balser ...
General
Therese Giehse Therese Giehse ...
Elfriede Bergmann
Ursula Herking Ursula Herking ...
Dr. Behrens, Ärztin
Alice Treff Alice Treff ...
Pastorin
Marianne Sinclair Marianne Sinclair ...
Näherin
Beate Koepnick Beate Koepnick ...
Inge, das Mädchen
Adi Lödel Adi Lödel ...
Harald Asmussen
Dieter Straub Dieter Straub ...
Leo Bergmann
Holger Hildmann Holger Hildmann ...
Sohn der Ärztin
Karl-Michael Kuntz Karl-Michael Kuntz ...
Edmund, Sohn der Pastorin
Walter Lehfeld Walter Lehfeld ...
Werner, Sohn der Näherin
Peter Burger Peter Burger ...
Robert, Inges Bruder
Bernhard Wicki Bernhard Wicki ...
Hauptmann Dornberg
Claus Biederstaedt Claus Biederstaedt ...
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As Germany's fortunes in the latter part of World War II wane, several young boys, in their enthusiasm to do something "for the fatherland", volunteer to fight with the German army in the East. Horrified at the news that their children are to be sent to the Russian front, the boys' mothers begin a desperate effort to get their sons back. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

All'est si muore See more »

Filming Locations:

Walsrode, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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