Movie Description
Brennpunkt
(1961)Overview
Lawrence Neman is a well-heeled New York average citizen. One day when he needs glasses, his appearance takes on a trait that corresponds to the widespread notions of Jewish physiognomy. As a result, Newman is soon treated and harassed as a Jew, feeling the latent anti-Semitism - which is first expressed by the fact that he loses his job. His opposition to the stupid dictatorship of public opinion is becoming increasingly violent, against prejudice and exclusion. Consciously he steps on the side of his Jewish fellow citizens, shares their fate, marries a Jewish woman, for whom he feels sincere affection.
Featured Crew
- Director : Rolf Hädrich
- Cast : Hans Caninenberg,Lola Müthel,Hans Helmut Dickow,Friedrich Maurer,Conny Palme
Cast
Lawrence Newman
Gertrud Hart
Finkelstein
Augenarzt
Zweiter Polizist
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Facts
Original TitleBrennpunkt
Status Released
Release Information
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1961-11-16
Original Language
Runtime 00h 15m
Genres
- Drama
