Damals (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, Damals is a drama, crime, romance and music film directed by Rolf Hansen, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Vera Meiners' life was sweet but unfortunately for her, it was not to last. Her husband, Jan, left her after she met a former lover in a harmless friendly meeting. Forced to resume her disrupted medical career, she worked in a Swiss clinic but, without the knowledge of the chief surgeon, Vera ordered a risky operation to be performed and was thereafter fired. Penniless, she then works in Spanish nightclubs in order to provide for herself and her child. After many years, she runs into her friend Frank again in one of these nightclubs...
Who’s in it. Damals stars Zarah Leander as Vera Meiners aka Gloria O'Connor, Hans Stüwe as Jan Meiners, Rechtsanwalt, Rossano Brazzi as Pablo, Radrennfahrer und Clown and Hilde Körber as Frau Gaspard, Mutter des operierten Kindes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Damals 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 Damals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Damals tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Damals (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Damals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Damals worth watching?
- Damals holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Damals?
- Damals stars Zarah Leander, Hans Stüwe, Rossano Brazzi, Hilde Körber and Hans Brausewetter.
- When was Damals released?
- Damals was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.