...and the Sky Above Us (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1947, ...and the Sky Above Us is a drama film directed by Josef von Báky, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Hans Albers plays returning war veteran Hans Richter who has trouble finding work. With nowhere else to turn, Richter gets involved with black market activities. This so disgusts Richter's son, blind ex-soldier Edwin (Paul Edwin Roth), that the boy literally disowns his father. Hans eventually mends his ways, but not before several other devastating setbacks.
Who’s in it. ...and the Sky Above Us stars Hans Albers as Hans Richter, Lotte Koch as Edith Schröder, Paul Edwin Roth as Werner Richter and Annemarie Hase as Frau Burghardt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, ...and the Sky Above Us has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ...and the Sky Above Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of ...and the Sky Above Us tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch ...and the Sky Above Us (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for ...and the Sky Above Us change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is ...and the Sky Above Us worth watching?
- ...and the Sky Above Us holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in ...and the Sky Above Us?
- ...and the Sky Above Us stars Hans Albers, Lotte Koch, Paul Edwin Roth, Annemarie Hase and Heidi Scharf.
- When was ...and the Sky Above Us released?
- ...and the Sky Above Us was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.