Ich zwing dich zu leben (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Ich zwing dich zu leben is a drama film directed by Ralf Kirsten, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Germany at the end of World War II: Teacher Grübler lives in a small village in the Ore Mountains together with his 15-year old son Wolfgang. At school, the dutiful Grübler, a member of the NSDAP, teaches his pupils to volunteer for military service, but when his own son volunteers for the Waffen SS, he is nevertheless shocked and fears for his boy′s life. But Wolfgang starts to hate his father for his doubts: He thinks his father is a coward. In his desperation, Grübler chains and kidnaps his son to hide him in a dugout in the forest until the end of the war. In their shelter, father and son are fighting bitterly but when the Nazis who still believe in the "Endsieg" discover their hideout, Grübler sacrifices his life to save Wolfgang.
Who’s in it. Ich zwing dich zu leben stars Rolf Ludwig as Lehrer Grübler, Peter Welz as Sohn Wolfgang, Robert Pfeiffer as Direktor Heschke and Horst Kotterba as Fähnleinführer Wulf, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ich zwing dich zu leben page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ich zwing dich zu leben tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Ich zwing dich zu leben (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ich zwing dich zu leben change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ich zwing dich zu leben?
- Ich zwing dich zu leben stars Rolf Ludwig, Peter Welz, Robert Pfeiffer, Horst Kotterba and Dieter Bellmann.
- When was Ich zwing dich zu leben released?
- Ich zwing dich zu leben was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.