Lissy (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, Lissy is a drama film directed by Konrad Wolf, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Berlin, early 1930s. Lissy, a young woman raised in a socialist working-class family, marries a clerk who promises her a better life. During the depression, however, he gets fired and can’t find a new job. Desperate for companionship and money, he falls for Nazi propaganda and joins the Storm Troopers. Lissy's brother, who for a time sympathized with the communists, now also wears the SA uniform. When he is killed by the Nazis—because of hisoppositional ideas—Lissy starts questioning things and makes a difficult and potentially dangerous decision.
Who’s in it. Lissy stars Sonja Sutter as Liesbeth 'Lissy' Frohmeyer, Horst Drinda as Alfred Frohmeyer, Gerhard Bienert as Vater Schröder and Hans-Peter Minetti as Paul Schröder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Lissy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lissy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lissy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lissy (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lissy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lissy worth watching?
- Lissy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lissy?
- Lissy stars Sonja Sutter, Horst Drinda, Gerhard Bienert, Hans-Peter Minetti and Kurt Oligmüller.
- When was Lissy released?
- Lissy was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.