08/15 (1954): Cast
08/15 is a 1954 war drama directed by Paul May, starring Joachim Fuchsberger as Gefreiter Asch, Gundula Korte and Paul Bösiger. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Paul May
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Divina-Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 08/15 About?
The premise of 08/15 without spoilers.
Set in a German barracks just before World War II, the film follows private Asch and gunner Vierbein, opposites in the same unit. Corporal Platzek and the instructors repeatedly harass the clumsy Vierbein, escalating from petty extra duties to brutal punishments. When Asch finally intervenes, he confronts the superiors and the abusive system. Based on Hans Hellmut Kirst’s novel “08/15,” it features Joachim Fuchsberger in his first major role.
08/15 Themes & Keywords
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- nco
- wehrmacht
- nazi soldier
- german soldier
- army life
- military uniform
- artillery
- cover up
- cunning
- 98k
- steel helmet
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- drill
- drill sergeant
- nazi uniform
- military service
- soldier
- based on novel
- military draft
- slash in title
- number as title
- conscription
- nazi
- uniform
- sergeant
- military
- local blockbuster
- world war two
08/15 Cast & Characters
Joachim Fuchsberger leads the cast as Gefreiter Asch, with Gundula Korte as Ingrid Asch and Paul Bösiger as Kanonier Vierbein. Directed by Paul May; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul May
- Joachim Fuchsberger as Gefreiter Asch
- Gundula Korte as Ingrid Asch
- Paul Bösiger as Kanonier Vierbein
- Hans Christian Blech as Wachtmeister Platzek
Also Starring in 08/15
· 14 more- Mario Adorf Wagner
- Peter Carsten Stabsgefreiter Kowalski
- Helen Vita Lore Schulz
- Wolfgang Wahl Unteroffizier Schwitzke
- Eva Ingeborg Scholz Elisabeth Asch-Freitag
- Rainer Penkert
- Emmerich Schrenk Hauptwachtmeister Schulz
- Harry Hardt
- Reinhard Glemnitz Unteroffizier Lindenberg
- Rudolf Rhomberg
- Hans Elwenspoek
- Wilfried Seyferth Major Luschke
- Herbert Kroll
- Dietrich Thoms
More from Paul May
More films directed by Paul May: Dr. Mabuse vs. Scotland Yard, Duel with Death, Lady Country Doctor and The Fox of Paris.
08/15 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of 08/15.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 08/15 at Home, 08/15 Part 2 and Westfront 1918.
08/15 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 08/15, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 08/15?
08/15 runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was 08/15 released?
08/15 was released on September 30, 1954.
Who directed 08/15?
08/15 was directed by Paul May.
More films by Paul May Who is in the cast of 08/15?
08/15 stars Joachim Fuchsberger as Gefreiter Asch, Gundula Korte as Ingrid Asch and Paul Bösiger as Kanonier Vierbein, among 18 credited actors.
Does 08/15 have a post-credit scene?
No. 08/15 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is 08/15 in?
The original language of 08/15 is German.
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