Zwischen Leben und Tod (1938): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1938, Zwischen Leben und Tod is a drama and krieg film directed by Goffredo Alessandrini, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Successful WWI pilot Luciano Serra has problems adjusting to an ordinary life in peace, so he leaves his family and becomes a pilot in America. In the 30s, his son in Italy wants also to become a pilot, and Luciano accepts an offer of a double dealing agent for a flight from Rio to Rome, but his plane crashes in the Atlantic. For the world Luciano Serra is missing, but he has entered the Italian army under a new name to fight in Ethiopia. The train in which his unit travels is attacked by Ethiopian soldiers, his son flying a reconasaince mission is shot down and wounded by the same attacking enemies. Will Luciano be able to fly the plane back, to get close air support for the outnumbered Italian troups?

Who’s in it. Zwischen Leben und Tod stars Amedeo Nazzari as Luciano Serra, Germana Paolieri as Sandra Serra, Roberto Villa as Aldo Serra and Mario Ferrari as Il colonnello Franco Morelli, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Zwischen Leben und Tod has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zwischen Leben und Tod page.

If you liked it. Fans of Zwischen Leben und Tod tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.