What Would Happen If...? (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film
Released in 1960, What Would Happen If...? is a comedy and drama film directed by Gerhard Klingenberg, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In the late 1950s, the collectivization of agriculture is in full swing in the East German village of Willshagen on the German-German border. Those in charge have to face many obstacles, especially from a large-scale farmer who is unwilling to join the co-op. All of a sudden, mysterious men in a fancy car appear in the village and show an interest in the rundown manor house. Gossip spreads quickly, and some villagers think there will be a re-parceling of properties and a land swap with West Germany. They assume everything will go back to how it used to be and even expect the count to return to his manor. In preparation, the situation in the village escalates at a fevered pitch.
Who’s in it. What Would Happen If...? stars Willi Narloch, Gerd Ehlers, Heinz Frölich and Trude Bechmann, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Would Happen If...? page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Would Happen If...? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Would Happen If...? (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What Would Happen If...? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in What Would Happen If...??
- What Would Happen If...? stars Willi Narloch, Gerd Ehlers, Heinz Frölich, Trude Bechmann and Hanns Anselm Perten.
- When was What Would Happen If...? released?
- What Would Happen If...? was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.