Hälfte des Lebens(1985)
Hälfte des Lebens Synopsis
This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.
Hälfte des Lebens (1985) is a romance, history and drama film directed by Herrmann Zschoche, released on April 18, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Ulrich Mühe, Jenny Gröllmann, Swetlana Schönfeld and Michael Gwisdek. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Herrmann Zschoche
- Writers:
- Herrmann Zschoche, Christa Kožik
- Cinematographer:
- Günter Jaeuthe
- Composer:
- Georg Katzer
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Hälfte des Lebens Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ulrich Mühe
as Friedrich Hölderlin
Jenny Gröllmann
as Susette Gontard
Swetlana Schönfeld
as Marie Rätzer
Michael Gwisdek
as Jakob Gontard
- Peter-Mario Grau
Peter-Mario Grau
as Isaac von Sinclair
- Christine Gloger
Christine Gloger
as Hölderlins Mutter
Simone Frost
as Hölderlins Schwester Henrike
Christine Harbort
as Haushälterin Wilhelmine
Reimar Johannes Baur
as Dr. Ebel
Rolf Hoppe
as Wilhelm Heinse
- Matthias Günther
Matthias Günther
as Prof. Authenrieth
Hilmar Baumann
as Konsul Meyer
Key crew
Directed by Herrmann Zschoche, written by Herrmann Zschoche and Christa Kožik.
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Hälfte des Lebens Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 6 ratings.
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Hälfte des Lebens – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hälfte des Lebens online?
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Hälfte des Lebens (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARD Plus Amazon channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hälfte des Lebens?
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The main cast of Hälfte des Lebens (1985) includes Ulrich Mühe, Jenny Gröllmann, Swetlana Schönfeld, Michael Gwisdek and Peter-Mario Grau. The film was directed by Herrmann Zschoche. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hälfte des Lebens released?
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Hälfte des Lebens was released on April 18, 1985 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Hälfte des Lebens worth watching?
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Hälfte des Lebens (1985) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.