The Man with the Objective Lens(1961)
Der Mann mit dem Objektiv
The Man with the Objective Lens Synopsis
A humorous and satirical comedy, which places a man from the year 2222 one day in the (then) present day life in GDR, East Germany under Communist regime. Using a crystal for mind reading he uncovers some improprieties and moral weaknesses in the "Beautiful future" professed by VEB ("Volkseigener Betrieb" – "State Owned Holdings").
The Man with the Objective Lens (1961) is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Frank Vogel, released on October 5, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Rolf Ludwig, Helga Labudda, Christine Laszar and Erich Franz. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Vogel
- Writers:
- Paul Wiens, Willi Brückner
- Cinematographer:
- Horst Hardt
- Composer:
- Gerd Natschinski
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
The Man with the Objective Lens Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rolf Ludwig
as OS alias Martin Marten
Helga Labudda
as Anita
Christine Laszar
as Maja Meyer
Erich Franz
as Schmitt
- Monika Hildebrandt
Monika Hildebrandt
as Heidi
- Maika Joseph
Maika Joseph
as Hertha
Erik S. Klein
as Benno
- Gertraud Kreissig
Gertraud Kreissig
as Hanna
Micaela Kreißler
as Blöckchen
- Eduard Kubat
Eduard Kubat
as Physikprofessor
- Axel Müller
Axel Müller
as Otto
- Uta-Maria Schütze
Uta-Maria Schütze
as Hilde
Key crew
Directed by Frank Vogel, written by Paul Wiens and Willi Brückner.
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The Man with the Objective Lens Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Man with the Objective Lens – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Man with the Objective Lens?
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The main cast of The Man with the Objective Lens (1961) includes Rolf Ludwig, Helga Labudda, Christine Laszar, Erich Franz and Monika Hildebrandt. The film was directed by Frank Vogel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man with the Objective Lens released?
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The Man with the Objective Lens was released on October 5, 1961 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Man with the Objective Lens worth watching?
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The Man with the Objective Lens (1961) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.