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Hälfte des Lebens (1985)

Overview

DramaHistoryRomance

This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.

Flag of DEDEGerman
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Herrmann Zschoche

Director

Herrmann Zschoche

ReleasedApr 18, 1985
Runtime1h 38m
StatusReleased
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Top Cast

Ulrich Mühe

Ulrich Mühe

Friedrich Hölderlin

Jenny Gröllmann

Jenny Gröllmann

Susette Gontard

Swetlana Schönfeld

Swetlana Schönfeld

Marie Rätzer

Michael Gwisdek

Michael Gwisdek

Jakob Gontard

Simone Frost

Simone Frost

Hölderlins Schwester Henrike

Christine Harbort

Christine Harbort

Haushälterin Wilhelmine

Reimar Johannes Baur

Reimar Johannes Baur

Dr. Ebel

Rolf Hoppe

Rolf Hoppe

Wilhelm Heinse

Hilmar Baumann

Hilmar Baumann

Konsul Meyer

Peter Bause

Peter Bause

Landgraf

Trude Brentina

Trude Brentina

Seniorin Gontard

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