Long Is the Road(1948)
Lang ist der Weg
First Post-War Jewish Film From Europe! Dialogue in English, German, Yiddish and Polish
Long Is the Road Synopsis
The first feature film to represent the Holocaust from a Jewish perspective. Shot on location at Landsberg, the largest DP camp in U.S.-occupied Germany, and mixing neorealist and expressionist styles, the film follows a Polish Jew and his family from pre-war Warsaw through Auschwitz and the DP camps.
Long Is the Road (1948) is a history and drama film directed by Herbert B. Fredersdorf, released on November 11, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Israel Beker, Bettina Moissi, Berta Litwina and Otto Wernicke. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert B. Fredersdorf
- Writers:
- Israel Becker, Karl Georg Külb
- Production:
- I.F.O. (Internationale Filmorganization)
- Status:
- Released
Long Is the Road Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Israel Beker
Israel Beker
as David Jelin
Bettina Moissi
as Dora Berkowitz
- Berta Litwina
Berta Litwina
as Hanna Jelin
Otto Wernicke
as doctor
Paul Dahlke
as doctor
- Misha Natan
Misha Natan
as Partisan
- David Hart
David Hart
as Mr. Liebermann
- Heinz-Leo Fischer
Heinz-Leo Fischer
as Chodetzki
Aleksander Bardini
as Farmer
Key crew
Directed by Herbert B. Fredersdorf, written by Israel Becker and Karl Georg Külb.
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Long Is the Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Long Is the Road – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Long Is the Road?
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The main cast of Long Is the Road (1948) includes Israel Beker, Bettina Moissi, Berta Litwina, Otto Wernicke and Paul Dahlke. The film was directed by Herbert B. Fredersdorf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Long Is the Road released?
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Long Is the Road was released on November 11, 1948 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Long Is the Road worth watching?
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Long Is the Road (1948) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.