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Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class (1955): Cast

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Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class is a 1955 historical drama directed by Kurt Maetzig, starring Günther Simon as Ernst Thälmann, Michel Piccoli and Werner Peters. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
Kurt Maetzig
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
German
Studio
DEFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class About?

The premise of Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class without spoilers.

The second instalment of a two‑part historical biopic follows communist leader Ernst Thälmann. In autumn 1918, a 24‑year‑old Thälmann on Germany’s western front urges his comrades to lay down arms and join the communist struggle at home. He later confronts Hamburg’s police commissioner, who blocks a vital food convoy to Petrograd’s workers, and fights to get it through. He remains steadfast to his convictions until his death on 18 August 1944.

Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • east german movie
  • death of title character
  • personality cult
  • red army
  • russian soldier
  • world war two
  • anti nazism
  • communist
  • anti nazi
  • heroism
  • communist propaganda
  • underground
+3 more
  • communism
  • communist party
  • german communist
Cast & crew

Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class Cast & Characters

Günther Simon leads the cast as Ernst Thälmann, with Michel Piccoli as Maurice Rouger and Werner Peters as Quadde. Directed by Kurt Maetzig; 26 actors are credited in all.

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Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?

Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class released?

Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class was released on October 6, 1955.

Who directed Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?

Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class was directed by Kurt Maetzig.

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Who is in the cast of Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class?

Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class stars Günther Simon as Ernst Thälmann, Michel Piccoli as Maurice Rouger and Werner Peters as Quadde, among 26 credited actors.

Does Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class have a post-credit scene?

No. Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class in?

The original language of Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class is German.

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