Frau Irene Besser (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, Frau Irene Besser is a drama film directed by John Olden, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. It was not until twelve years after the end of World War II that Irene Besser's husband, Martin Besser, long believed to be missing, returned from Soviet captivity. But the country and family have become unfamiliar to him. His wife Irene and her daughter Lotte built a new life all by themselves in the tough times of the post-war turmoil in the still young Federal Republic of Germany. With a lot of commitment and dedication, she runs her own department store today and has become an extremely successful businesswoman. Not only as a consultant, the lawyer Dr. Heinz Werther stand her more and more aside. It is becoming increasingly impossible for Irene to do justice to both, men and lover alike. She hopes that even without her, Martin will slowly find his way back in his homeland and open up perspectives for him..
Who’s in it. Frau Irene Besser stars Luise Ullrich as Irene Besser, Rudolf Prack as Martin Besser, Albert Lieven as Dr. Heinz Werther and Ellen Schwiers as Franziska von Stein, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frau Irene Besser page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frau Irene Besser tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frau Irene Besser (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frau Irene Besser change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Frau Irene Besser?
- Frau Irene Besser stars Luise Ullrich, Rudolf Prack, Albert Lieven, Ellen Schwiers and Peer Schmidt.
- When was Frau Irene Besser released?
- Frau Irene Besser was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.