The Sonnenbrucks (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, The Sonnenbrucks is a drama film directed by Georg C. Klaren, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor Sonnenbruck is a scientist who is not particularly interested in politics. Even the meeting in 1943 with his former assistant Peters does not change him. He does not betray Peters, who has escaped from a concentration camp, but that is already enough for him. But after the war Sonnenrbruck gets into a conflict of conscience. He thought that science was finally free of politics again only to find the opposite happening at his university in Göttingen. A medical congress in the GDR brings him together with Peters, who is working on a major research contract there. Sonnenbruck decides to visit Peters.
Who’s in it. The Sonnenbrucks stars Eduard von Winterstein as Prof. Walter Sonnenbruck, Maly Delschaft as Bertha Sonnenbruck, Ursula Burg as Ruth Sonnenbruck and Raimund Schelcher as Dozent Joachim Peters, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sonnenbrucks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sonnenbrucks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sonnenbrucks (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sonnenbrucks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Sonnenbrucks?
- The Sonnenbrucks stars Eduard von Winterstein, Maly Delschaft, Ursula Burg, Raimund Schelcher and Harry Riebauer.
- When was The Sonnenbrucks released?
- The Sonnenbrucks was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.