Farewell(1968)
Abschied
Will the young master be here for dinner?
Farewell Synopsis
In August of 1914, amidst the public ecstasy surrounding the impending war, Hans Gastl, the young son of a Munich bürger, makes a decision: he will not take part in this war. This resolution signifies a turning point in his life; a farewell to his class and his family.
Farewell (1968) is a drama and history film directed by Egon Günther, released on October 10, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jan Spitzer, Rolf Ludwig, Katharina Lind and Mathilde Danegger. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Egon Günther
- Writers:
- Egon Günther, Günter Kunert, Johannes R. Becher
- Cinematographer:
- Günter Marczinkowsky
- Composer:
- Paul Dessau
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Farewell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jan Spitzer
as Hans Gastl
Rolf Ludwig
as Hans Gastl's Father
Katharina Lind
as Hans Gastl's Mother
Mathilde Danegger
as Hans Gastl's Grandmother
Heidemarie Wenzel
as Fanny
Jürgen Heinrich
as Hartinger
Manfred Krug
as Sack
Annekathrin Bürger
as Magda
Doris Thalmer
Klaus Hecke
Bodo Krämer
Carl Heinz Choynski
Key crew
Directed by Egon Günther, written by Egon Günther, Günter Kunert and Johannes R. Becher.
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Farewell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Farewell – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Farewell?
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The main cast of Farewell (1968) includes Jan Spitzer, Rolf Ludwig, Katharina Lind, Mathilde Danegger and Heidemarie Wenzel. The film was directed by Egon Günther. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Farewell released?
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Farewell was released on October 10, 1968 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Farewell worth watching?
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Farewell (1968) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.