Die Toten bleiben jung (1968)
A depiction of class conflicts in Germany between 1918 and 1945. The Spartacist Erwin is shot by officers in 1918, and his pregant working-class bride Marie begins a new relationship with social democrat Geschke. Erwin's son Hans grows up to be a communist like his father, leading to bitter hatred between him and his Nazi step-brother, while Geschke becomes increasingly resigned to the political situation in Germany. The three aristocratic officers who shot Erwin many years ago meet again during the Kapp Putsch, but their support for the Third Reich eventually leads each to their deaths.
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Barbara DittusMarie
Klaus PiontekMartin
Peter BorgeltTriebelMonika GabrielElisabeth
Günter WolfGeschkeKlaus-Peter Pleßow
Dieter Wien
Alfred StruweKurt Kachlicki
Karin Lesch
Erika Pelikowsky
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What is Die Toten bleiben jung about?
A depiction of class conflicts in Germany between 1918 and 1945. The Spartacist Erwin is shot by officers in 1918, and his pregant working-class bride Marie begins a new relationship with social democrat Geschke. Erwin's son Hans grows up to be a communist like his father, leading to bitter hatred between him and his Nazi step-brother, while Geschke becomes increasingly resigned to the political situation in Germany. The three aristocratic officers who shot Erwin many years ago meet again during the Kapp Putsch, but their support for the Third Reich eventually leads each to their deaths.
How long is Die Toten bleiben jung?
Die Toten bleiben jung has a runtime of 112 minutes.