The Flight(1977)
Die Flucht
The Flight Synopsis
When Dr. Schmith's proposal for international research on infant mortality is rejected, he decides to leave East Germany and strikes a deal with an escape agency that promises him a leading position at a children's hospital in West Germany. But then the decision is reversed: the project is approved and his international colleagues want Dr. Schmith to head the GDR section. Moreover, he falls in love with his new colleague, Katharina. Schmith initially tries to ignore the arrangements he made with the escape agency, but they blackmail him. Things soon turn deadly...
The Flight (1977) is a drama and thriller film directed by Roland Gräf, released on October 12, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Trude Bechmann, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Jenny Gröllmann and Gerhard Bienert. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland Gräf
- Writers:
- Christel Gräf, Roland Gräf
- Cinematographer:
- Claus Neumann
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
The Flight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Trude Bechmann
as Zierliche Alte
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Dr. Schmith
Jenny Gröllmann
as Katharina
Gerhard Bienert
as Schmiths Vater
Carl Heinz Choynski
as Der Fremde
Johanna Clas
as Lautenschläger
- Hans Feldner
Hans Feldner
as Mitteiler
Karin Gregorek
as Gudrun
Rolf Hoppe
as Der Runde
- Heinz Hupfer
Heinz Hupfer
as Empfangsmann
- Gertraud Klawitter
Gertraud Klawitter
as Frau Kraus
Volkmar Kleinert
as Wendt
Key crew
Directed by Roland Gräf, written by Christel Gräf and Roland Gräf.
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The Flight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Flight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Flight online?
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Who stars in The Flight?
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The main cast of The Flight (1977) includes Trude Bechmann, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Jenny Gröllmann, Gerhard Bienert and Carl Heinz Choynski. The film was directed by Roland Gräf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Flight released?
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The Flight was released on October 12, 1977 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Flight worth watching?
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The Flight (1977) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.