Movie Description

Mord an Rathenau

(1961)

Overview

Germany 1922 during the Weimar Republic: Foreign Minister Walther Rathenau signs the Treaty of Rapallo between Germany and the Soviet Union. German national, conservative forces then speak of betrayal and anti-Semitic tones become loud. Plans for murder Rathenaus are forged in the vicinity of the Freikorps. The young engineer Horst Bergmann learns about the preparations of the assassination attempt and tries to warn Rathenau.

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Original TitleMord an Rathenau

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1961-11-23

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 16m

Production CompaniesDEFA-Studio für Spielfilme,Fernsehen der DDR

Genres

  • History
  • Drama