Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Kurt Maetzig
Writers Johannes R. Becher, Ehm Welk
Studio DEFA
Rating 5.9/10
Language DE

Cast & Crew

Maly Delschaft

Maly Delschaft

Annemarie Naumann

Harry Hindemith

Harry Hindemith

Seidel

Erik Schumann

Erik Schumann

Hans Bodmer

Charlotte Ander

Charlotte Ander

Olga Benthin

Hans-Georg Rudolph

Theo Benthin

Werner Pledath

Werner Pledath

Gustav Benthin

Peter Dornseif

Dr. Benthin

Brigitte Conrad

Ursel Benthin

Ottokar Runze

Peter Naumann

Hannelore Koblenz

Hede Naumann

Karl-Heinz Deickert

Klaus Naumann

Helmuth Hinzelmann

Mr. Brown

Frequently Asked Questions

The Benthin Family was released on September 7, 1950.

The runtime of The Benthin Family is 1h 38m.

The Benthin Family is a Drama movie.

The Benthin Family has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Benthin Family is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Benthin Family was directed by Kurt Maetzig.

The main cast of The Benthin Family includes Maly Delschaft, Harry Hindemith, Erik Schumann.

The Benthin Family is originally in German.