Geschlossene Gesellschaft (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Geschlossene Gesellschaft is a drama and tv movie film directed by Frank Beyer, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Three couples want to spend a short break together. Some have a traffic accident, the others are prevented professionally. So the designer Robert and the youth helper Ellen are forced to spend the days in a remote farmhouse alone with her young son. The previously suppressed marriage crisis breaks open. Allegations, confessions, charges, self-accusations are in the room. Painfully, they come to the realization that only their own happiness is responsible for their happiness. With the old landlord, each of them finds himself. In the end, Robert and Ellen want to try a new beginning.
Who’s in it. Geschlossene Gesellschaft stars Jutta Hoffmann as Ellen, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Robert, Sigfrit Steiner as Karl and Walter Plathe as Bernd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Geschlossene Gesellschaft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Geschlossene Gesellschaft page.
If you liked it. Fans of Geschlossene Gesellschaft tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Geschlossene Gesellschaft (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Geschlossene Gesellschaft change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Geschlossene Gesellschaft worth watching?
- Geschlossene Gesellschaft holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Geschlossene Gesellschaft?
- Geschlossene Gesellschaft stars Jutta Hoffmann, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Sigfrit Steiner, Walter Plathe and Karin Boyd.
- When was Geschlossene Gesellschaft released?
- Geschlossene Gesellschaft was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.