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The Flight

The Flight

When Dr. Schmith's proposal for international research on infant mortality is rejected, he decides to leave East Germany and strikes a deal with an escape agency that promises him a leading position at a children's hospital in West Germany. But then the decision is reversed: the project is approved and his international colleagues want Dr. Schmith to head the GDR section. Moreover, he falls in love with his new colleague, Katharina. Schmith initially tries to ignore the arrangements he made with the escape agency, but they blackmail him. Things soon turn deadly...

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Die Flucht
  • Genres: Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1977-10-12
  • Runtime: 94 minutes
  • Rating: 8.5/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: DEFA
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.34
  • Languages: German

Cast & Crew

Trude Bechmann

Trude Bechmann

as Zierliche Alte

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl

as Dr. Schmith

Jenny Gröllmann

Jenny Gröllmann

as Katharina

Gerhard Bienert

Gerhard Bienert

as Schmiths Vater

Carl Heinz Choynski

Carl Heinz Choynski

as Der Fremde

Johanna Clas

Johanna Clas

as Lautenschläger

Hans Feldner

Hans Feldner

as Mitteiler

Karin Gregorek

Karin Gregorek

as Gudrun

Rolf Hoppe

Rolf Hoppe

as Der Runde

Heinz Hupfer

Heinz Hupfer

as Empfangsmann

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

propagandagerman democratic republicideologyhead physicianescape agent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Flight?

The Flight is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1977-10-12.

Who are the main actors in The Flight?

The main cast includes Trude Bechmann, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Jenny Gröllmann, Gerhard Bienert, Carl Heinz Choynski, .

Where can I watch The Flight online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Flight is available.

Is The Flight based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Flight?

The Flight has an IMDb rating of 8.5/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Flight?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Flight?

The soundtrack was composed by DEFA. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Flight filmed?

The Flight was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Flight?

The total runtime of The Flight is 94 minutes.

Is The Flight suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Flight?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Flight.

Does The Flight have a post-credit scene?

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