The Beacon(1954)
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The Beacon Synopsis
On a barren and stormy island, fishing families eke out a meager existence on what they can catch during summer, and what washes ashore during winter. But little has been washing ashore of late, and their situation worsens. Elders recall how twenty years ago, when the lighthouse keeper’s beacon went dark, a cargo ship broke apart on the cliffs. It proved a bountiful accident for the fishermen. Today people on the island view the conscientious lighthouse keepers with evil hungry eyes...
The Beacon (1954) is a drama film directed by Wolfgang Staudte, released on December 3, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Leonhard Ritter, Horst Naumann, Waltraut Kramm and Jochen Thomas. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Wolfgang Staudte
- Writers:
- Werner Jörg Lüddecke, Wolfgang Staudte
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Baberske
- Composer:
- Herbert Windt
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Pandora-Film Stockholm
- Status:
- Released
The Beacon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leonhard Ritter
as Leuchtturmwärter
Horst Naumann
as Mastfischer
Waltraut Kramm
as Mastfischer's Frau
Jochen Thomas
as Masträuber
Ursula Kempert
as Masträuber's Frau
- Friedrich Gnaß
Friedrich Gnaß
as Alter Mann mit Prothese
Hans Klering
as Kaufmann
- Ulrich von der Trenck
Ulrich von der Trenck
as Schnapsfischer
- Maria Wendt
Maria Wendt
as Frau des Schnapsfischers
Kurt Oligmüller
as Fischer
- Barbara Adolph
Barbara Adolph
as Junge Mutter
- Martin Angermann
Martin Angermann
as Fischer
Key crew
Directed by Wolfgang Staudte, written by Werner Jörg Lüddecke and Wolfgang Staudte.
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The Beacon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Beacon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beacon online?
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Who stars in The Beacon?
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The main cast of The Beacon (1954) includes Leonhard Ritter, Horst Naumann, Waltraut Kramm, Jochen Thomas and Ursula Kempert. The film was directed by Wolfgang Staudte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beacon released?
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The Beacon was released on December 3, 1954 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Beacon worth watching?
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The Beacon (1954) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.