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George (2013): Cast

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George is a 2013 drama directed by Joachim Lang, starring Luis Kain as Götz George, Götz George and Hanns Zischler. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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George (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Joachim Lang
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
NDR
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is George About?

The premise of George without spoilers.

This film reconstructs the final years of Heinrich George’s life through a combination of documentary footage and dramatic scenes. His son, Götz George, a celebrated actor, portrays his father, drawing on his creative talent to explore the complexities of a man with a challenging past. The film unflinchingly examines the contradictions and struggles that marked Heinrich George's life and career, offering a poignant reappraisal of a figure who faced persecution and was only officially rehabilitated years after his death.

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Cast & crew

George Cast & Characters

Luis Kain leads the cast as Götz George, with Götz George as Heinrich George / Himself and Hanns Zischler as Max Beckmann. Directed by Joachim Lang; 41 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Joachim Lang

More films directed by Joachim Lang: Goebbels and the Führer, John Cranko, Führer and Seducer and Mack the Knife - Brecht’s Threepenny Film.

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Cars

Cars in George

10 cars on screen, including the Dnepr K-750 and the GAZ 67 B.

All 10 cars
  • Dnepr K-750 in George Dnepr K-750 Minor role
  • GAZ 67 B in George GAZ 67 B Minor role
  • 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet W153 in George 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet W153 Minor role
  • Mercedes-Benz Unknown in George Mercedes-Benz Unknown Minor role
Details

George Also Known As

Also known as “George - Götz George spielt Heinrich George”.

Also known as
  • George - Götz George spielt Heinrich George

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FAQ

George FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of George, each answered in a sentence.

How long is George?

George runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was George released?

George was released on June 21, 2013.

Who directed George?

George was directed by Joachim Lang.

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Who is in the cast of George?

George stars Luis Kain as Götz George, Götz George as Heinrich George / Himself and Hanns Zischler as Max Beckmann, among 41 credited actors.

Does George have a post-credit scene?

No. George has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is George in?

The original language of George is German.

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