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Fallada: The Last Chapter (1988): Cast

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Fallada: The Last Chapter is a 1988 drama directed by Roland Gräf, starring Jörg Gudzuhn as Hans Fallada, Jutta Wachowiak and Corinna Harfouch. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Fallada: The Last Chapter (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Roland Gräf
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
DEFA
After the credits
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The story

What Is Fallada: The Last Chapter About?

The premise of Fallada: The Last Chapter without spoilers.

Set in 1937, the biographical drama follows author Hans Fallada as he endures intense scrutiny and intermittent imprisonment, pressured by the regime to produce propaganda for the Fatherland. Even the love and support of his patient wife and children begin to feel suffocating, revealing how the demands of politics, fame and family trap a once‑vibrant writer. The film offers a rare, in‑depth portrait of a creative mind pulled in conflicting directions by the harsh realities of his time.

Fallada: The Last Chapter Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Fallada: The Last Chapter Cast & Characters

Jörg Gudzuhn leads the cast as Hans Fallada, with Jutta Wachowiak as Anna Fallada and Corinna Harfouch as Else-Marie Bukonje. Directed by Roland Gräf; 38 actors are credited in all.

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More from Roland Gräf

More films directed by Roland Gräf: The Tango Player and The Flight.

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Fallada: The Last Chapter Also Known As

Also known as “Фаллада - последняя глава”.

Also known as
  • Фаллада - последняя глава

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Fallada: The Last Chapter FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fallada: The Last Chapter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fallada: The Last Chapter?

Fallada: The Last Chapter runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Fallada: The Last Chapter released?

Fallada: The Last Chapter was released on May 11, 1988.

Who directed Fallada: The Last Chapter?

Fallada: The Last Chapter was directed by Roland Gräf.

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Who is in the cast of Fallada: The Last Chapter?

Fallada: The Last Chapter stars Jörg Gudzuhn as Hans Fallada, Jutta Wachowiak as Anna Fallada and Corinna Harfouch as Else-Marie Bukonje, among 38 credited actors.

Does Fallada: The Last Chapter have a post-credit scene?

No. Fallada: The Last Chapter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Fallada: The Last Chapter in?

The original language of Fallada: The Last Chapter is German.

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