The Benthin Family(1950)
Familie Benthin
The Benthin Family Synopsis
The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.
The Benthin Family (1950) is a drama film directed by Slatan Dudow, released on September 7, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Maly Delschaft, Harry Hindemith, Erik Schumann and Charlotte Ander. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Slatan Dudow
- Writers:
- Johannes R. Becher, Slatan Dudow, Ehm Welk
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Baberske
- Production:
- DEFA
- Status:
- Released
The Benthin Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maly Delschaft
as Annemarie Naumann
Harry Hindemith
as Seidel
Erik Schumann
as Hans Bodmer
Charlotte Ander
as Olga Benthin
- Hans-Georg Rudolph
Hans-Georg Rudolph
as Theo Benthin
Werner Pledath
as Gustav Benthin
- Peter Dornseif
Peter Dornseif
as Dr. Benthin
- Brigitte Conrad
Brigitte Conrad
as Ursel Benthin
- Ottokar Runze
Ottokar Runze
as Peter Naumann
- Hannelore Koblenz
Hannelore Koblenz
as Hede Naumann
- Karl-Heinz Deickert
Karl-Heinz Deickert
as Klaus Naumann
- Helmuth Hinzelmann
Helmuth Hinzelmann
as Mr. Brown
Key crew
Directed by Slatan Dudow, written by Johannes R. Becher, Slatan Dudow and Ehm Welk.
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The Benthin Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Benthin Family – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Benthin Family?
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The main cast of The Benthin Family (1950) includes Maly Delschaft, Harry Hindemith, Erik Schumann, Charlotte Ander and Hans-Georg Rudolph. The film was directed by Slatan Dudow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Benthin Family released?
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The Benthin Family was released on September 7, 1950 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Benthin Family worth watching?
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The Benthin Family (1950) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.