1-2-3 Corona (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1948, 1-2-3 Corona is a notable film directed by Hans Müller.
What it’s about. Post-war Germany 1945: Two rival gangs of uprooted boys fight each other in the ruins of Berlin, whose business is the black market out of necessity in order to survive. Their respective leaders are Gerhard and Dietrich. A pretty young circus artist named Corona comes to the destroyed city with a traveling circus. She immediately caught the boys' attention. When the latter notice that the circus director is abusing the girl, the two gangs join forces and plot an act of revenge against the tyrant. But with the hustle and bustle caused by this, Corona falls from the trapeze and is seriously injured. When the circus moves on, the boys organize a doctor for the sick artist who has been left behind. Their collectively concern for the blonde beauty makes them forget their enmity. This welds the troops closer together and sets the course for a common, meaningful future.
Who’s in it. 1-2-3 Corona stars Eva Ingeborg Scholz as Corona, Lutz Moik as Gerhard, Hans-Edgar Stecher as Heinz and Hans Neie as Rudi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 1-2-3 Corona has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1-2-3 Corona page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1-2-3 Corona (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 1-2-3 Corona change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 1-2-3 Corona worth watching?
- 1-2-3 Corona holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1-2-3 Corona?
- 1-2-3 Corona stars Eva Ingeborg Scholz, Lutz Moik, Hans-Edgar Stecher, Hans Neie and Walter Werner.
- When was 1-2-3 Corona released?
- 1-2-3 Corona was released in 1948.
