Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch (1918): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1918 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1918, Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch is a drama and krieg film directed by Carl Froelich, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Two French spies, Baron d’Aubigny and Clemence de Montignon, blackmail German engineer Günther Ellinghaus with his gambling debts into handing over his construction plans for the new Ikarus engine. He flees to New York and works as a waiter. When World War I breaks, he signs on as a fireman on a Dutch ship and returns to Europe. He becomes a fighter pilot in Germany and faces the former spies as his enemies. After an emergency landing he is taken into their headquarters. He escapes an attempted murder and fights his enemies in an air battle. Both of them survive and after the war Ellinghaus offers them his hand in reconciliation.
Who’s in it. Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch stars Esther Carena as Clemence de Montignon, Gustav Botz as Günther's Father, Olga Engl as Günther's Mother and Ernst Hofmann as Günther Ellinghaus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch worth watching?
- Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch?
- Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch stars Esther Carena, Gustav Botz, Olga Engl, Ernst Hofmann and Heinz Sarnow.
- When was Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch released?
- Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.