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Hälfte des Lebens(1985)

April 18, 19851h 38m

Romance History Drama

44%User score 44 percent

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6 votes

Overview

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

Director: Herrmann Zschoche
Writers: Christa Kožik, Herrmann Zschoche

Top Billed Cast

Ulrich Mühe
Friedrich Hölderlin
Jenny Gröllmann
Susette Gontard
Swetlana Schönfeld
Marie Rätzer
Michael Gwisdek
Jakob Gontard

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Facts

Status: Released
Original title: Hälfte des Lebens
Original language: German
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

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