Storyline

This film continues the story of radio operator Ludwig Bartuschek from “The Sailor’s Song”. Near the end of the Weimar Republic, Bartuschek (Erwin Geschonneck) is working as a mechanic in the Sperber airplane plant. Director Dehringer offers him the opportunity to train as an airplane constructor if he is willing to give up his communist beliefs under oath. Bartuschek will not allow himself to be bought and instead joins the underground resistance movement.

Key Information

Director Konrad Wolf
Writers Karl Georg Egel, Paul Wiens
Studio DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Rating 5.0/10
Language DE

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Cast & Crew

Erwin Geschonneck

Erwin Geschonneck

Bartuscheck

Wilhelm Koch-Hooge

Wilhelm Koch-Hooge

Dr. Lampert

Hilmar Thate

Hilmar Thate

Henne

Franz Kutschera

Franz Kutschera

Dr. Dehringer

Rosita Fernandez

Ines

Otto Dierichs

Dr. Klinger

Fred Mahr

Fred Mahr

Friedrich

Mathilde Danegger

Mathilde Danegger

Mutter Friedrich

Brigitte Krause

Brigitte Krause

Betty Bartuscheck

Friedrich Teitge

Sabine Thalbach

Sabine Thalbach

Erik S. Klein

Erik S. Klein

Frequently Asked Questions

People with Wings was released on August 24, 1960.

The runtime of People with Wings is 2h 1m.

People with Wings is a Drama, War movie.

People with Wings has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

People with Wings is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

People with Wings was directed by Konrad Wolf.

The main cast of People with Wings includes Erwin Geschonneck, Wilhelm Koch-Hooge, Hilmar Thate.

People with Wings is originally in German.