Farewell (1968): Cast
Farewell is a 1968 historical drama directed by Egon Günther, starring Rolf Ludwig as Hans Gastl's Father, Mathilde Danegger and Katharina Lind. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Egon Günther
- Original language
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German - Studio
- DEFA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Farewell About?
The premise of Farewell without spoilers.
Amid the fervor of August 1914, as Europe teeters on the brink of war, Hans Gastl, the privileged son of a Munich burgess, wrestles with his conscience and decides he will not join the fight. His refusal marks a decisive break from his class and his family, forcing him to confront the personal and social consequences of that farewell.
Farewell Themes & Keywords
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- boy
- boy rear nudity
- world war one
- autobiographical
- based on novel
Farewell Cast & Characters
Rolf Ludwig leads the cast as Hans Gastl's Father, with Mathilde Danegger as Hans Gastl's Grandmother and Katharina Lind as Hans Gastl's Mother. Directed by Egon Günther; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Egon Günther
- Rolf Ludwig as Hans Gastl's Father
- Mathilde Danegger as Hans Gastl's Grandmother
- Katharina Lind as Hans Gastl's Mother
- Jan Spitzer as Hans Gastl
Also Starring in Farewell
· 24 more- Fred Delmare
- Manfred Krug Sack
- Ernst-Georg Schwill
- Jürgen Heinrich Hartinger
- Hans Klering
- Helmut Schreiber
- Carl Heinz Choynski
- Annekathrin Bürger Magda
- Heidemarie Wenzel Fanny
- Wolfgang Greese
- Rolf Römer
- Jochen Diestelmann
- Martin Flörchinger
- Doris Thalmer
- Ilse Voigt
- Otto Krieg Helbig
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Farewell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Farewell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Farewell?
Farewell runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Farewell released?
Farewell was released on October 10, 1968.
Who directed Farewell?
Farewell was directed by Egon Günther.
More films by Egon Günther Who is in the cast of Farewell?
Farewell stars Rolf Ludwig as Hans Gastl's Father, Mathilde Danegger as Hans Gastl's Grandmother and Katharina Lind as Hans Gastl's Mother, among 28 credited actors.
Does Farewell have a post-credit scene?
No. Farewell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Farewell in?
The original language of Farewell is German.
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