The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld (1999): Cast
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld is a 1999 historical drama directed by Rosa von Praunheim, starring Kai Schumann as Magnus Hirschfeld (jung), Gerry Wolff and Gerd Lukas Storzer. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Rosa von Praunheim
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld About?
The premise of The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld without spoilers.
Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a German‑Jewish physician, pioneered sexology and challenged anti‑sodomy laws in the late 19th century. The film follows his love for Baron von Teschenberg, his work with Karl Giese and the transvestite Dorchen, and their founding of Berlin’s Institute for Sexual Sciences in 1920, as it battles the Nazis in the mid‑1930s.
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld Themes & Keywords
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The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld Cast & Characters
Kai Schumann leads the cast as Magnus Hirschfeld (jung), with Gerry Wolff as Onkel von Hirschfeld and Gerd Lukas Storzer as Hermann von Teschenberg. Directed by Rosa von Praunheim; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rosa von Praunheim
- Kai Schumann as Magnus Hirschfeld (jung)
- Gerry Wolff as Onkel von Hirschfeld
- Gerd Lukas Storzer as Hermann von Teschenberg
- Olaf Drauschke as Karl Giese
Also Starring in The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld
· 10 more- Tima die Göttliche Dorchen
- Otto Sander Professor Steinach
- Meret Becker Arbeiterin
- Wolfgang Völz Polizeipräsident
- Ben Becker Adolf Brand
- Monika Hansen Gräfin
- Peter Ehrlich Richard
- Angelika Mann Sängerin
- Christa Pasemann Tante Gesche
- Friedel von Wangenheim Magnus Hirschfeld (alt)
More from Rosa von Praunheim
More films directed by Rosa von Praunheim: Satanic Sow, Thirty Years with the Whip, Survival in Berlin-Neukölln and Tough Love.
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “L'Einstein du sexe” and “L'Einstein del sesso - ovvero la storia del Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld”.
- Also known as
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- L'Einstein du sexe
- L'Einstein del sesso - ovvero la storia del Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld
- 男极圈
- O Einstein do Sexo
- 섹스의 아이슈타인
- Ейнштейн сексу
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The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld released?
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld was released on August 8, 1999.
Who directed The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
More films by Rosa von Praunheim Who is in the cast of The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld stars Kai Schumann as Magnus Hirschfeld (jung), Gerry Wolff as Onkel von Hirschfeld and Gerd Lukas Storzer as Hermann von Teschenberg, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld have a post-credit scene?
No. The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld in?
The original language of The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld is German.
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