The Benthin Family

Familie Benthin

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.

Director

Slatan Dudow

Director

Kurt Maetzig

Director

Richard Groschopp

Screenplay

Johannes R. Becher

Status

Released

Release date

07/09/1950

Original language

German