Der Dritte (1972) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1972 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1972, Der Dritte is a drame and romance film directed by Egon Günther, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. In this East German film, the third one in The Third is Margit's third lover. After her mother's death, Margit has two affairs which don't work out, and one lesbian friendship which she retains. She is looking for a husband, though, and thinks she has spotted a candidate in her fellow factory worker. As she contemplates marrying him, her story is told in a series of flashbacks.

Who’s in it. Der Dritte stars Jutta Hoffmann as Margit, Barbara Dittus as Lucie, Rolf Ludwig as Hridlitschka and Armin Mueller-Stahl as Blinder, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Der Dritte 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 Der Dritte page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Dritte tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Der Dritte (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Dritte change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Der Dritte worth watching?
Der Dritte holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Der Dritte?
Der Dritte stars Jutta Hoffmann, Barbara Dittus, Rolf Ludwig, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Peter Köhncke.
When was Der Dritte released?
Der Dritte was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.