Children, Mother, and the General
Kinder, Mütter und ein General
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As Germany's fortunes in the latter part of World War II wane, several young boys, in their enthusiasm to do something "for the fatherland", volunteer to fight with the German army in the East. Horrified at the news that their children left for the Russian front, the boys' mothers begin a desperate effort to get their sons back.
Cast
Hilde Krahl
as Helene Asmussen
Therese Giehse
as Elfriede Bergmann
Ursula Herking
as Dr. Behrens
Alice Treff
as Pastorin
Beate Koepnick
as Inge
Marianne Sinclair
as Näherin
Bernhard Wicki
as Hauptmann Dornberg
Ewald Balser
as General
Claus Biederstaedt
as Verpflegungsgefreiter
Rudolf Fernau
as Stabsarzt
Maximilian Schell
as Soldat, der nicht mehr mitmacht
Klaus Kinski
as Leutnant, der nicht mehr lacht
Hans Christian Blech
as Feldwebel mit den Orden
Otto Lüthje
as Bahnhofsvorsteher
Adi Lödel
as Harald Asmussen
Holger Hildmann
as Georg, Sohn der Ärztin
Paul Edwin Roth
as
Alfred Schieske
as
Hans Friedrich
as
Til Kiwe
as
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Stream Children, Mother, and the General online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular war and drama movie originally produced in German and released in 1955, it's earned a solid 6.4/10 from 7 viewers worldwide.
About Children, Mother, and the General
As Germany's fortunes in the latter part of World War II wane, several young boys, in their enthusiasm to do something "for the fatherland", volunteer to fight with the German army in the East. Horrified at the news that their children left for the Russian front, the boys' mothers begin a desperate effort to get their sons back. Running 110 minutes.
Children, Mother, and the General Cast and Characters
The cast features Hilde Krahl (as Helene Asmussen), Therese Giehse (as Elfriede Bergmann), Ursula Herking (as Dr. Behrens), Alice Treff (as Pastorin), and Beate Koepnick (as Inge). Their performances are a major reason Children, Mother, and the General has built such a passionate audience.
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Children, Mother, and the General flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Children, Mother, and the General?
Children, Mother, and the General runs for 110 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is Children, Mother, and the General good? What's the rating?
Children, Mother, and the General holds a 6.4/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Children, Mother, and the General?
The main cast includes Hilde Krahl, Therese Giehse, Ursula Herking, and Alice Treff, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Children, Mother, and the General available in German?
Yes — Children, Mother, and the General was originally produced in German and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Children, Mother, and the General released?
Children, Mother, and the General was released in 1955.
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What is Children, Mother, and the General about?
Children, Mother, and the General is a War/Drama film. As Germany's fortunes in the latter part of World War II wane, several young boys, in their enthusiasm to do something "for the fatherland", volunteer to fight with the German army in the East. Horrified at the news that their children left for the Russian front, the boys' mothers begin a desperate effort to get their sons back.
When was Children, Mother, and the General released?
Children, Mother, and the General was released on March 4, 1955. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. The film was produced by Intercontinental Film GmbH.
Who stars in Children, Mother, and the General?
Children, Mother, and the General stars Hilde Krahl, Therese Giehse, Ursula Herking and Alice Treff. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Children, Mother, and the General available in HD?
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