Black Gravel (1961): Cast & Plot
Black Gravel is a 1961 drama thriller directed by Helmut Käutner, starring Helmut Wildt as Robert Neidhardt, Ingmar Zeisberg and Hans Cossy. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Helmut Käutner
- Original language
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German - Studio
- UFA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Gravel About?
The premise of Black Gravel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tensions rise when a U.S. military base is built in a small village in post-war Germany.
Black Gravel Cast & Characters
Helmut Wildt leads the cast as Robert Neidhardt, with Ingmar Zeisberg as Inge Gaines and Hans Cossy as John Gaines. Directed by Helmut Käutner; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Helmut Käutner
- Helmut Wildt as Robert Neidhardt
- Ingmar Zeisberg as Inge Gaines
- Hans Cossy as John Gaines
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Ernst Jacobi as Kriminalbeamter
Also Starring in Black Gravel
· 16 more- Ilse Pagé Karla
- Peter Nestler Bill Rodgers
- Shirley O'Hara
- Wolfgang Büttner Otto Krahne
- Anita Höfer Elli
- Else Knott Frau Marbach
- Max Buchsbaum
- Gisela Fischer
- Karl Luley
- Heinrich Trimbur Eric Moeller
- Edeltraut Elsner Anni Peel
- Guy Gehrke Wiechers Jun.
- Georg Lobewein Hülsenbeck
- Milton Krims
- Erich Buschardt
- O.A. Buck
Black Gravel Plot Summary
What happens in Black Gravel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the years following World War II, Germany grapples with widespread shortages of housing, water, food, and clothing. An American Air Force base is being expanded in the village of Sohnen, and its spending—and the presence of thousands of American soldiers—drives the local economy. The natives feel the intrusion into their life, land, and culture, and both the black market and prostitution flourish as people try to scrape by in the new normal.
Full summary
The whole story of Black Gravel, scene by scene
Black Gravel Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Black Gravel.
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Black Gravel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Black Gravel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Gravel?
Black Gravel runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Black Gravel released?
Black Gravel was released on April 12, 1961.
Who directed Black Gravel?
Black Gravel was directed by Helmut Käutner.
More films by Helmut Käutner Who is in the cast of Black Gravel?
Black Gravel stars Helmut Wildt as Robert Neidhardt, Ingmar Zeisberg as Inge Gaines and Hans Cossy as John Gaines, among 20 credited actors.
Does Black Gravel have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Gravel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Black Gravel in?
The original language of Black Gravel is German.
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