Stars(1959)
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Stars Synopsis
Stationed in a secluded Bulgarian village in 1943, Walter – a German Wehrmacht sergeant and artist – lives in almost idyllic distance from the war. Then a transit camp is set up for Jews arriving from Greece. When Ruth, one of the internees, asks Walter to help a pregnant woman, the two form an unlikely bond.
Stars (1959) is a drama and war film directed by Konrad Wolf, released on March 23, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Sasha Krusharska, Jürgen Frohriep, Erik S. Klein and Stefan Pejchev. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Konrad Wolf
- Writers:
- Angel Vagenshtain
- Producers:
- Siegfried Nuernberger, Valcho Draganov
- Cinematographer:
- Werner Bergmann
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Boyana Film
- Status:
- Released
Stars (1959) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Stars before you stream it.
Stars Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sasha Krusharska
as Ruth
Jürgen Frohriep
as Unteroffizier Walter
Erik S. Klein
as Kurt
Stefan Pejchev
as Bai Petko
Georgi Naumov
as Blashe
Ivan Kondov
as Ruth's father
Milka Tuykova
as Partisan
- Shtilyan Kunev
Shtilyan Kunev
as Doctor
Naicho Petrov
as Police Govenor
- Elena Hranova
Elena Hranova
as Starata evreyka
Leo Conforti
as Nervous jewish man
Grigor Vachkov
as Montyor v rabotilnitzata
Key crew
Directed by Konrad Wolf, written by Angel Vagenshtain, produced by Siegfried Nuernberger and Valcho Draganov.
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Stars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 24 ratings.
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Stars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stars online?
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Stars (1959) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Stars?
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The main cast of Stars (1959) includes Sasha Krusharska, Jürgen Frohriep, Erik S. Klein, Stefan Pejchev and Georgi Naumov. The film was directed by Konrad Wolf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stars released?
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Stars was released on March 23, 1959 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Stars worth watching?
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Stars (1959) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stars?
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Yes. The official Stars trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.