The Benthin Family

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.

98min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.2/10

Cast

Maly Delschaft profile pictureMaly DelschaftAnnemarie Naumann
Erik Schumann profile pictureErik SchumannHans Bodmer
Charlotte Ander profile pictureCharlotte AnderOlga Benthin
Werner Pledath profile pictureWerner PledathGustav Benthin

About The Benthin Family

The Benthin Family Overview

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.

Runtime: 98min

Extra details

Original Title: Familie Benthin
Original Language: German
Directed By: Richard Groschopp
Production Companies
DEFA