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19551h 27m9.0(1)

Master Over Life and Death

Herr über Leben und Tod

Drama
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1955-01-07
1h 27m
DE
Released
Inter West Film

About

Barbara is married to Georg Bertram, a professor of medicine who once saved her father's life. Things go awry for the couple when she gives birth to a mentally defective child. For Georg, coldly clinical, euthanizing the infant is the only way out. He is about to commit the irreparable when Barbara manages to interrupt his fatal act. By mutual agreement, husband and wife decide that Barbara will go to Saint-Guénolé in Brittany, where she and their son will be cared for by Louise Kerbrec, Georg's former nurse, in the hypothetical hope that the boy's condition will improve. What they do not know yet is that Barbara will meet there another doctor, Daniel Karentis, much more sympathetic than Georg and also much handsomer.

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About Master Over Life and Death

Barbara is married to Georg Bertram, a professor of medicine who once saved her father's life. Things go awry for the couple when she gives birth to a mentally defective child. For Georg, coldly clinical, euthanizing the infant is the only way out. He is about to commit the irreparable when Barbara manages to interrupt his fatal act. By mutual agreement, husband and wife decide that Barbara will go to Saint-Guénolé in Brittany, where she and their son will be cared for by Louise Kerbrec, Georg's former nurse, in the hypothetical hope that the boy's condition will improve. What they do not know yet is that Barbara will meet there another doctor, Daniel Karentis, much more sympathetic than Georg and also much handsomer. Running 87 minutes.

Master Over Life and Death Cast and Characters

The cast features Maria Schell (as Barbara Bertram), Ivan Desny (as Dr. Daniel Karentis), Wilhelm Borchert (as Professor Georg Bertram), Fritz Tillmann (as Dr. Peter), and Reinhold Bernt (as Bahnwärter). Their performances are a major reason Master Over Life and Death has built such a passionate audience.

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Master Over Life and Death runs for 87 minutes (about 1.5 hour).

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Master Over Life and Death holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Master Over Life and Death?

The main cast includes Maria Schell, Ivan Desny, Wilhelm Borchert, and Fritz Tillmann, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Master Over Life and Death available in German?

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Master Over Life and Death was released in 1955.

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What is Master Over Life and Death about?

Master Over Life and Death is a Drama film. Barbara is married to Georg Bertram, a professor of medicine who once saved her father's life. Things go awry for the couple when she gives birth to a mentally defective child. For Georg, coldly clinical, euthanizing the infant is the only way out. He is about to commit the irreparable when Barbara manages to interrupt his fatal act. By mutual agreement, husband and wife decide that Barbara will go to Saint-Guénolé in Brittany, where she and their son will be cared for by Louise Kerbrec, Georg's former nurse, in the hypothetical hope that the boy's condition will improve. What they do not know yet is that Barbara will meet there another doctor, Daniel Karentis, much more sympathetic than Georg and also much handsomer.

When was Master Over Life and Death released?

Master Over Life and Death was released on January 7, 1955. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. The film was produced by Inter West Film.

Who stars in Master Over Life and Death?

Master Over Life and Death stars Maria Schell, Ivan Desny, Wilhelm Borchert and Fritz Tillmann. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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