Der 10. Mai (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film
Released in 1958, Der 10. Mai is a drama film directed by Franz Schnyder, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Der 10. Mai (The Tenth of May) was the date in 1940 that Hitler invaded the Low Countries: Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. Neutral Switzerland, which hadn't experienced a war since the 14th century, hurriedly fortified its borders with battalions of inexperienced soldiers. The panic, confusion and isolated acts of courage which occurred on that fateful day are re-created in this Swiss docudrama. The story is "personalized" by concentrating on a fugitive German soldier (Heinz Reincke) who falls in love with the Swiss girl (Linda Geiser) who shelters him. Produced on a bare-minimum budget, Der 10. Mai is impressive more for its sincerity and raw energy than for its actual cinematic merits.
Who’s in it. Der 10. Mai stars Heinz Reincke as Werner Kramer, Therese Giehse as Ida Herz, Heinrich Gretler as Wachmeister Grimm and Paulette Dubost as Madame Dubois, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der 10. Mai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der 10. Mai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der 10. Mai (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der 10. Mai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Der 10. Mai?
- Der 10. Mai stars Heinz Reincke, Therese Giehse, Heinrich Gretler, Paulette Dubost and Walter Roderer.
- When was Der 10. Mai released?
- Der 10. Mai was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.