I Was Nineteen(1968)
Ich war neunzehn
I Was Nineteen Synopsis
A young soldier enters Germany with Soviet troops at the end of WWII, feeling like a stranger in his homeland. As he meets Germans, he grapples with his ambivalence, realizing he is both a victor and one of the vanquished. His inquisitive nature leads him to confront the atrocities and lies he encounters along the way.
I Was Nineteen (1968) is a drama, history and war film directed by Konrad Wolf, released on February 1, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Jaecki Schwarz, Vasiliy Livanov, Rolf Hoppe and Galina Polskikh. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Konrad Wolf
- Writers:
- Konrad Wolf, Wolfgang Kohlhaase, Gerhard Wolf
- Cinematographer:
- Werner Bergmann
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe ''Babelsberg''
- Status:
- Released
I Was Nineteen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jaecki Schwarz
as Gregor Hecker
Vasiliy Livanov
as Wadim
Rolf Hoppe
as Etappenmajor Behring
Galina Polskikh
as Sowjetisches Mädchen
Jürgen Hentsch
as Oberleutnant Schenk, Adjutant
Kurt Böwe
as SS-Sturmbannführer
Hermann Beyer
as Zweiter befreiter Häftling
Mikhail Gluzskiy
as Sowjetisches General
Jenny Gröllmann
as deutsches Mädchen
Wolfgang Greese
as Landschaftsarchitekt
Johannes Wieke
as Oberst Lewerenz
- Fritz Mohr
Fritz Mohr
as Feldwebel
Key crew
Directed by Konrad Wolf, written by Konrad Wolf, Wolfgang Kohlhaase and Gerhard Wolf.
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I Was Nineteen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 22 ratings.
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I Was Nineteen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Was Nineteen online?
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I Was Nineteen (1968) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in I Was Nineteen?
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The main cast of I Was Nineteen (1968) includes Jaecki Schwarz, Vasiliy Livanov, Rolf Hoppe, Galina Polskikh and Jürgen Hentsch. The film was directed by Konrad Wolf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Was Nineteen released?
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I Was Nineteen was released on February 1, 1968 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is I Was Nineteen worth watching?
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I Was Nineteen (1968) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.