The Beacon (1954): Cast
The Beacon is a 1954 drama directed by Wolfgang Staudte, starring Hans Klering as Kaufmann, Friedrich Gnaß and Horst Kube. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Wolfgang Staudte
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- DEFA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Beacon About?
The premise of The Beacon without spoilers.
On a barren, storm‑lashed island, fishing families survive on summer catches and winter wash‑ups, but recent scarcity threatens them. Elders recall that twenty years earlier, when the lighthouse beacon failed, a cargo ship shattered on the cliffs, providing a windfall for the fishermen. Now islanders view the lighthouse keepers with distrust and hunger.
The Beacon Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- lighthouse
- poverty
The Beacon Cast & Characters
Hans Klering leads the cast as Kaufmann, with Friedrich Gnaß as Alter Mann mit Prothese and Horst Kube as Signalmatrose. Directed by Wolfgang Staudte; 48 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wolfgang Staudte
- Hans Klering as Kaufmann
- Friedrich Gnaß as Alter Mann mit Prothese
- Horst Kube as Signalmatrose
- Waltraut Kramm as Mastfischer's Frau
Also Starring in The Beacon
· 44 more- Friedrich Richter Kapitän auf der 'Akra'
- Willi Schwabe Geistlicher
- Raimund Schelcher Betrunkener Matrose
- Horst Naumann Mastfischer
- Maria Besendahl Tante
- Jochen Thomas Masträuber
- Alfred Struwe Junger Fischer
- Maly Delschaft Dame in der Küche
- Alfred Maack Kapitän der 'Fortuna'
- Hela Gruel Fischerin
- Fritz Decho Matrose
- Frank Michelis Netzflicker
- Gerhard Lau Bootsmann auf der 'Rico Pecos'
- Karl Brenk Matrose
- Hans Schille Fischer
- Heinz Kammer Ausrufer
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- Elfriede Florin Fischerin
- Paul Pfingst Fischer
- Kurt Mikulski Fischgroßhändler
- Lou Seitz Frau des Fischgroßhändlers
- Barbara Adolph Junge Mutter
- Lutz Götz Matrose
- Herbert Richter Betrunkener
- Ursula Kempert Masträuber's Frau
- Else Korén Fischerin
- Joe Münch-Harris Kunsthändler
- Heinz Keuneke 2. Offizier
- Kurt Arndt Wischnu
- Leonhard Ritter Leuchtturmwärter
- Martin Angermann Fischer
- Maria Wendt Frau des Schnapsfischers
- Kurt Oligmüller Fischer
- Ulrich von der Trenck Schnapsfischer
- Ricarda Benndorf Fischerin
- Heino Biesenthal Kind
- Irene Eisermann Fischerin
- Hans-Jürgen Jürgens Rudergast
- Julius Klee Segelmacher
- Claus Peter Lüttgen Sohn des Segelmachers
- Wolfgang Paulsen Sänger auf der 'Rico Pecos'
- Johannes Schmidt Fischer
- Gertrud Seelhorst Fischerin
- Lisa Wehn Einfältige Frau
- Erwin Wittmer Fischer
More from Wolfgang Staudte
More films directed by Wolfgang Staudte: Gentlemen in White Vests, Destination Death, The Threepenny Opera and The Last Witness.
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The Beacon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Beacon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Beacon?
The Beacon runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Beacon released?
The Beacon was released on December 3, 1954.
Who directed The Beacon?
The Beacon was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
More films by Wolfgang Staudte Who is in the cast of The Beacon?
The Beacon stars Hans Klering as Kaufmann, Friedrich Gnaß as Alter Mann mit Prothese and Horst Kube as Signalmatrose, among 48 credited actors.
Does The Beacon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Beacon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Beacon in?
The original language of The Beacon is German.
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