Despite It All! (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Despite It All! is a drama and war film directed by Günter Reisch, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. October 1918: Karl Liebknecht is released from prison and Berlin workers celebrate his release. Although WWI is almost over, the German Kaiserreich in vain sends its last reserves to the slaughter. The working class is in a rebellious mood; the uprising of Kiel’s sailors against war and militarism sets off a call for revolution led by Liebknecht. On November 9, Liebknecht declares the Free Socialist Republic of Germany. But pro-Kaiser military and right wing Social Democrats oppose him.
Who’s in it. Despite It All! stars Horst Schulze as Karl Liebknecht, Lyudmila Kasyanova as Sophie Liebknecht, Albert Hetterle and Erika Dunkelmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Despite It All! 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 Despite It All! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Despite It All! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Despite It All! (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Despite It All! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Despite It All! worth watching?
- Despite It All! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Despite It All!?
- Despite It All! stars Horst Schulze, Lyudmila Kasyanova, Albert Hetterle, Erika Dunkelmann and Jutta Hoffmann.
- When was Despite It All! released?
- Despite It All! was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.