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: 1.0955
- Languages: German
Cast & Crew
Trude Bechmann
as Zierliche Alte
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Dr. Schmith
Jenny Gröllmann
as Katharina
Gerhard Bienert
as Schmiths Vater
Carl Heinz Choynski
as Der Fremde
Johanna Clas
as Lautenschläger
Hans Feldner
as Mitteiler
Karin Gregorek
as Gudrun
Rolf Hoppe
as Der Runde
Heinz Hupfer
as Empfangsmann
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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, .
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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.
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