Preis der Freiheit (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1966, Preis der Freiheit is a drama and tv movie film directed by Egon Monk, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. 24 hours on the border between East and West Germany. In an outlying West Berlin district, police officers chat about their personal lives, take care of petty offence and at most, warn the odd rubbernecker away from the border to the “Soviet zone”. Meanwhile their East German counterparts are under enormous pressure. The day begins with disciplinary action after one of the border guards was found sleeping on duty. The supervisors demand utmost vigilance and a solid ideological bent, and suspicion and mistrust are the rule within the ranks of these soldiers of the National People’s Army (NVA). Unnoticed by the soldiers, four East Berlin students are preparing to flee to the west. But in the morning mists, only their accomplice, an NVA private, succeeds …
Who’s in it. Preis der Freiheit stars Lutz Mackensy as Grüttner, Fritz Hollenbeck as Firzlaff, Franz Rudnick as Politstellvertreter and Edgar Bessen as Postenführer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Preis der Freiheit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Preis der Freiheit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Preis der Freiheit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Preis der Freiheit (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Preis der Freiheit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Preis der Freiheit worth watching?
- Preis der Freiheit holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Preis der Freiheit?
- Preis der Freiheit stars Lutz Mackensy, Fritz Hollenbeck, Franz Rudnick, Edgar Bessen and Eberhard Fechner.
- When was Preis der Freiheit released?
- Preis der Freiheit was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.