Made in Germany and USA (1974): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1974, Made in Germany and USA is a drama film directed by Rudolf Thome, running about 141 minutes.

What it’s about. A couple (Karin Thome and Eberhard Klasse), whose relationship can't hold up to the pressure of their financial and career problems, only have their child left as the remaining connecting link. But even their child becomes a pawn in their egoistic power games and possessiveness. The crisis reaches a peak first then, when the husband finds out about an affair that the wife is having and sets out to claim the same rights for himself. This takes him to New York, where he settles. The wife gets her hands on all the cash reserves and follows him there. In spite of the new location, they still remain a couple with a disturbed and insensitive miscommunication, that instinctively cling even more to each other in the new and alienating environment.

Who’s in it. Made in Germany and USA stars Karin Thome as Liese, Eberhard Klasse as Karl and Alf Bold.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Made in Germany and USA page.

If you liked it. Fans of Made in Germany and USA tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.