The Benthin Family
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.
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The Benthin Family
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 7, 1950
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Drama
User Score
59%
Original Title
Familie Benthin
Production Companies
DEFA
Director
Kurt Maetzig
Description
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.
