Winterspelt 1944(1978)
Winterspelt 1944 Synopsis
In the Second World War, spring 1944: shortly before the planned Ardennes offensive, Germans and Americans stand waiting on the German-Belgian border. The small Eifel village of Winterspelt threatens to become the scene of a bloody battle. A German officer comes up with a plan to hand over his battalion to the Americans without a fight. He finds support from three inhabitants of the small village, who help him to present his offer of surrender to the Americans, which they ultimately reject.
Winterspelt 1944 (1978) is a drama and war film directed by Eberhard Fechner, released on March 3, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Ulrich von Dobschütz, Hans Christian Blech, Katharina Thalbach and Henning Schlüter. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Eberhard Fechner
- Writers:
- Eberhard Fechner, Alfred Andersch
- Producers:
- Eberhard Fechner
- Cinematographer:
- Kurt Weber
- Composer:
- György Ligeti
- Production:
- HR, Multimedia, Sender Freies Berlin, Ullstein AV
- Status:
- Released
Winterspelt 1944 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ulrich von Dobschütz
as Major Joseph Dincklage
Hans Christian Blech
as Wenzel Hainstock
Katharina Thalbach
as Läthe Lenk
Henning Schlüter
as Dr. Bruno Schefold
Claus Theo Gärtner
as Corporal Hubert Reidel
- Ulrich Radke
Ulrich Radke
as Sergeant Major Kammerer
George Roubicek
as Captain John Kimbrough
Frederick Jaeger
as Major Robert Wheeler
Karlheinz Lemken
as Master Sergeant Wagner
George Sewell
as Colonel
David Healy
as Pfc Foster
- Hal Galili
Hal Galili
as Master Sergeant
Key crew
Directed by Eberhard Fechner, written by Eberhard Fechner and Alfred Andersch, produced by Eberhard Fechner.
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Winterspelt 1944 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Winterspelt 1944 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Winterspelt 1944?
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The main cast of Winterspelt 1944 (1978) includes Ulrich von Dobschütz, Hans Christian Blech, Katharina Thalbach, Henning Schlüter and Claus Theo Gärtner. The film was directed by Eberhard Fechner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Winterspelt 1944 released?
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Winterspelt 1944 was released on March 3, 1978 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Winterspelt 1944 worth watching?
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Winterspelt 1944 (1978) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 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.