This film tells a story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. After the farmer's son, Gustav Wengler, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work in a precision ...
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Christoph Engel | ... | Gustav Wengler, jung |
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Carl-Martin Spengler | ... | Gustav Wengler |
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Kathrin Waligura | ... | Bertha Wengler |
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Fritz Marquardt | ... | Friedrich Wengler |
| Gudrun Ritter | ... | Luise Wengler | |
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Wolfgang Hosfeld | ... | Wilhelm Wengler |
| Peter Prager | ... | Paul Wengler | |
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Cornelia Hudl | ... | Käthe Wengler |
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Franziska Ritter | ... | Luise Wengler |
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Joachim Lätsch | ... | Gottlieb Mothes |
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Herbert Sand | ... | Erich Mothes |
| Peter Zimmermann | ... | Carl Mothes | |
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István Avar | ... | Dr. Conrad Abel |
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Matthias Günther | ... | Dr. Joachim Zuckschwert |
| Corinna Harfouch | ... | Jenny Weinhold | |
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This film tells a story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. After the farmer's son, Gustav Wengler, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work in a precision mechanics and optical company. He soon becomes a master craftsman; he is loyal and devoted to this company and promises his director on his deathbed that his sons and grandchildren will also stand by the company. At last, the time comes for his talented grandson Paul to honor this promise and join the company. In the meantime, however, the company has gained a worldwide reputation and supports the Third Reich. Although Paul is skeptical about the Nazi leadership, he continues working for the company. When he sees the company destroyed during the war, old Gustav Wengler realizes his family is responsible for the turn the country has taken. Written by DEFA Film Library
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Country:
East GermanyLanguage:
GermanRelease Date:
14 May 1987 (East Germany) See more »Also Known As:
Wengler & Sons, a Legend See more »Company Credits
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