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Der Prozeß wird vertagt

Der Prozeß wird vertagt

1958 1h 37mDramaCrime

In 1955, Michael Vierkant, a Jew who had emigrated during the Nazi era, returns from abroad to the Federal Republic of Germany to obtain the conviction of Korn, the former informer responsible for the murder of his sister. Korn is back in office; Michael's efforts remain unsuccessful. There is a direct confrontation between the two, and Michael shoots Korn in self-defense. He flees and is hidden by the young, reclusive artist Marie Jäger, but is then caught by the police and charged with premeditated murder. The case is taken out of the hands of the criminal investigation department by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, which constructs an act of political revenge on behalf of the communists. Michael manages to escape from prison. Marie and her friends organize a press conference at which Michael reveals the connections. The trial is postponed.

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In 1955, Michael Vierkant, a Jew who had emigrated during the Nazi era, returns from abroad to the Federal Republic of Germany to obtain the conviction of Korn, the former informer responsible for the murder of his sister. Korn is back in office; Michael's efforts remain unsuccessful. There is a direct confrontation between the two, and Michael shoots Korn in self-defense. He flees and is hidden by the young, reclusive artist Marie Jäger, but is then caught by the police and charged with premeditated murder. The case is taken out of the hands of the criminal investigation department by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, which constructs an act of political revenge on behalf of the communists. Michael manages to escape from prison. Marie and her friends organize a press conference at which Michael reveals the connections. The trial is postponed.

The vibe

policejustice

Behind it

Herbert BallmannHerbert BallmannDirectorErnst W. FiedlerCinematographyOtto HanischCinematography

Cast

Raimund SchelcherRaimund SchelcherMichael Vierkant
Gisela UhlenGisela UhlenMarie Jäger
Gerhard BienertGerhard BienertGefängnisdirektor
Gerry WolffGerry WolffCrossert
Friedrich RichterFriedrich RichterDr. Waldegg
Waltraut KrammWaltraut KrammSophie
Brigitte KrauseBrigitte KrauseLotti
Peter KiwittPeter Kiwitt
Alexander HegarthAlexander HegarthPuntschi
Marianne WünscherMarianne WünscherSylvinchen
Hans W. HamacherDer Graue
Kurt Steingraf
Hans Wehrl
Herbert Grünbaum
Walter LendrichWalter LendrichKarl Kuhle
Erik S. KleinErik S. Klein
Johannes ArpeJohannes ArpeSir Bevall
Steffie SpiraSteffie SpiraHaushälterin

Director

Herbert Ballmann

Writer

Herbert Ballmann

Release date

25 Sept 1958

Runtime

1h 37m

Studio

DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Language

German

Country

East Germany

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