Plot Summary

A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.

Movie Details

Original Title
Wengler & Söhne
Status
released
Original Language
de

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Cast

Christoph Engel as Gustav Wengler

Christoph Engel

Gustav Wengler

Carl-Martin Spengler as Gustav Wengler, young

Carl-Martin Spengler

Gustav Wengler, young

Gudrun Ritter as Luise Wengler

Gudrun Ritter

Luise Wengler

Kathrin Waligura as Bertha Wengler

Kathrin Waligura

Bertha Wengler

Fritz Marquardt as Friedrich Wengler

Fritz Marquardt

Friedrich Wengler

Peter Prager as Paul Wengler

Peter Prager

Paul Wengler

Wolfgang Hosfeld as Wilhelm Wengler

Wolfgang Hosfeld

Wilhelm Wengler

Cornelia Hudl as Käthe Wengler

Cornelia Hudl

Käthe Wengler

Franziska Ritter as Luise Wengler

Franziska Ritter

Luise Wengler

Joachim Lätsch as Gottlieb Mothes

Joachim Lätsch

Gottlieb Mothes

Herbert Sand as Erich Mothes

Herbert Sand

Erich Mothes

Peter Zimmermann as Carl Mothes

Peter Zimmermann

Carl Mothes

István Avar as Dr. Conrad Abel

István Avar

Dr. Conrad Abel

Matthias Günther as Dr. Joachim Zuckschwert

Matthias Günther

Dr. Joachim Zuckschwert

Corinna Harfouch as Jenny Weinhold

Corinna Harfouch

Jenny Weinhold

Ernst Kahler as Johann Leberecht Bärwolf

Ernst Kahler

Johann Leberecht Bärwolf

Werner Tietze as Dr. Keuerleber

Werner Tietze

Dr. Keuerleber

Jürgen Watzke as Dr. Schultz

Jürgen Watzke

Dr. Schultz

Margit Bendokat as

Margit Bendokat

Rolf Colditz as

Rolf Colditz

Production Companies

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