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The Benthin Family

The Benthin Family

5.9/10
September 7, 1950
98 minutes
Slatan Dudow
Drama

Overview

The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.

Movie Details

Release Date

September 7, 1950

Runtime

98 minutes

Director

Slatan Dudow

Rating

5.9/10

Production Companies

DEFA

Cast

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