Die Grünstein-Variante(1985)
Die Grünstein-Variante Synopsis
The plot revolves around three men waiting to be deported in a prison. To escape the monotony, they form chess pieces from their bread rations, with which they then play against each other. Grünstein, a Polish Jew, proves to be a real talent, because although he is a beginner, he manages to defeat even the experienced player Lodeck, a German sailor, with his "Grünstein Variant".
Die Grünstein-Variante (1985) is a drama film directed by Bernhard Wicki, released on April 19, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Klaus Schwarzkopf, Fred Düren, Rolf Hoppe and Jörg Gudzuhn. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernhard Wicki
- Writers:
- Wolfgang Kohlhaase, Bernhard Wicki, Ludwig Turek
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Kłosiński
- Status:
- Released
Die Grünstein-Variante Cast & Crew
Main cast
Klaus Schwarzkopf
as Grieche
Fred Düren
as Grünstein
Rolf Hoppe
as Gefängnisdirektor
Jörg Gudzuhn
as Lodek
Arno Wyzniewski
as Kaminski
Rolf Ludwig
as Garstecki
Willi Schrade
as Wärter
- Hubert Gleissner
Hubert Gleissner
as Wärter
Key crew
Directed by Bernhard Wicki, written by Wolfgang Kohlhaase, Bernhard Wicki and Ludwig Turek.
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Die Grünstein-Variante Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Die Grünstein-Variante – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Die Grünstein-Variante?
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The main cast of Die Grünstein-Variante (1985) includes Klaus Schwarzkopf, Fred Düren, Rolf Hoppe, Jörg Gudzuhn and Arno Wyzniewski. The film was directed by Bernhard Wicki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Die Grünstein-Variante released?
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Die Grünstein-Variante was released on April 19, 1985 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Die Grünstein-Variante worth watching?
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Die Grünstein-Variante (1985) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.