The Benthin FamilyMovie
The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.
About The Benthin Family
The Benthin Family is a 1950 drama movie directed by Kurt Maetzig, Slatan Dudow.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 38m, production credits from East Germany, an original language code of DE.
The credited cast includes Maly Delschaft, Harry Hindemith, Erik Schumann, Charlotte Ander. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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