The Benthin Family

The Benthin Family 1950 Directed by Slatan Dudow , Kurt Maetzig , ... Familie Benthin

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.

Country East Germany

Production Country East Germany

Language German

Spoken Language German

Gnere Drama

Production Company DEFA

Release Date 7 September 1950

98 mins