Ware für Katalonien (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, Ware für Katalonien is a drama and crime film directed by Richard Groschopp, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of the 1950s, the production of optics in the German Democratic Republic has reached top quality and instigates interest in the West. When national demand rises strongly and at the same time the export to South America heavily decreases, the Volkspolizei - the GDR police force - starts to look into the case. Two seemingly unrelated cases are the starting point for the investigation by second lieutenant Schellenberg of the department for optics racketeering: An old woman who was arrested in the Berlin city railway for trying to smuggle a pair of binoculars to West Berlin, and a dead person in an area of allotments who was involved in obscure dealings with optical devices.
Who’s in it. Ware für Katalonien stars Wilfried Ortmann as Hasso Teschendorf, Eva-Maria Hagen as Marion Stöckel, Carola Braunbock as Charlotte Gansauge and Heinz-Dieter Knaup as Leutnant Hasselbach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ware für Katalonien has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ware für Katalonien page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ware für Katalonien tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ware für Katalonien (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ware für Katalonien change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ware für Katalonien worth watching?
- Ware für Katalonien holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ware für Katalonien?
- Ware für Katalonien stars Wilfried Ortmann, Eva-Maria Hagen, Carola Braunbock, Heinz-Dieter Knaup and Fritz Diez.
- When was Ware für Katalonien released?
- Ware für Katalonien was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.