People with Wings (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1960, People with Wings is a drama and war film directed by Konrad Wolf, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. This film continues the story of radio operator Ludwig Bartuschek from “The Sailor’s Song”. Near the end of the Weimar Republic, Bartuschek (Erwin Geschonneck) is working as a mechanic in the Sperber airplane plant. Director Dehringer offers him the opportunity to train as an airplane constructor if he is willing to give up his communist beliefs under oath. Bartuschek will not allow himself to be bought and instead joins the underground resistance movement.
Who’s in it. People with Wings stars Erwin Geschonneck as Bartuscheck, Wilhelm Koch-Hooge as Dr. Lampert, Hilmar Thate as Henne and Franz Kutschera as Dr. Dehringer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, People with Wings has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch People with Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of People with Wings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch People with Wings (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for People with Wings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is People with Wings worth watching?
- People with Wings holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in People with Wings?
- People with Wings stars Erwin Geschonneck, Wilhelm Koch-Hooge, Hilmar Thate, Franz Kutschera and Rosita Fernandez.
- When was People with Wings released?
- People with Wings was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.