Despite It All!(1972)
Trotz alledem!
Despite It All! Synopsis
October 1918: Karl Liebknecht is released from prison and Berlin workers celebrate his release. Although WWI is almost over, the German Kaiserreich in vain sends its last reserves to the slaughter. The working class is in a rebellious mood; the uprising of Kiel’s sailors against war and militarism sets off a call for revolution led by Liebknecht. On November 9, Liebknecht declares the Free Socialist Republic of Germany. But pro-Kaiser military and right wing Social Democrats oppose him.
Despite It All! (1972) is a drama and war film directed by Günter Reisch, released on January 13, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Horst Schulze, Lyudmila Kasyanova, Ute Ilman and Zofia Mrozowska. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Günter Reisch
- Writers:
- Michael Tschesno-Hell, Günter Reisch
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Despite It All! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Horst Schulze
as Karl Liebknecht
Lyudmila Kasyanova
as Sophie Liebknecht
- Ute Ilman
Ute Ilman
as Vera Liebknecht
Zofia Mrozowska
as Rosa Luxemburg
Mikhail Ulyanov
as V.I. Lenin
- Adolf Fischer
Adolf Fischer
Ulrich Anschütz
as Erich Habersat
- Jörg Gillner
Jörg Gillner
Albert Hetterle
Erika Dunkelmann
Jutta Hoffmann
as Käthe Schreiner
Burkhard Mann
Key crew
Directed by Günter Reisch, written by Michael Tschesno-Hell and Günter Reisch.
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Despite It All! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Despite It All! – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Despite It All!?
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The main cast of Despite It All! (1972) includes Horst Schulze, Lyudmila Kasyanova, Ute Ilman, Zofia Mrozowska and Mikhail Ulyanov. The film was directed by Günter Reisch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Despite It All! released?
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Despite It All! was released on January 13, 1972 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Despite It All! worth watching?
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Despite It All! (1972) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.