The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch (1954)

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Young Olga Ahrendt almost succeeded in attempting suicide. She had thrown herself in front of a tram out of desperation about her miserable life, a desperation she shared with many in the post-war period. Fortunately, Privy Councillor Sauerbruch is at the scene of the incident, ordering her to be admitted to his clinic after a brief examination. Sauerbruch works both as a university lecturer and as a surgeon, a famous doctor who not only helps his patients physically but also gives them spiritual comfort. After he has taken Olga Ahrendt to his hospital, he discovers during an examination that her suicide attempt is due to a serious physical illness. He intensively takes care of her without forgetting about his other patients, to whom he can give a new will to live, even if only through a small story. And he will also treat Olga Ahrendt successfully...

Director: Rolf Hansen
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Lothar
Cinematography: Helmut Ashley
Editing: Anna Höllering
Production: Corona Filmproduktion, Fono Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Epic Historical Stories

Keywords

historical

More Films by Director: Rolf Hansen
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch about?
Young Olga Ahrendt almost succeeded in attempting suicide. She had thrown herself in front of a tram out of desperation about her miserable life, a desperation she shared with many in the post-war period. Fortunately, Privy Councillor Sauerbruch is at the scene of the incident, ordering her to be admitted to his clinic after a brief examination. Sauerbruch works both as a university lecturer and as a surgeon, a famous doctor who not only helps his patients physically but also gives them spiritual comfort. After he has taken Olga Ahrendt to his hospital, he discovers during an examination that her suicide attempt is due to a serious physical illness. He intensively takes care of her without forgetting about his other patients, to whom he can give a new will to live, even if only through a small story. And he will also treat Olga Ahrendt successfully...
Who directed The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch?
The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch was directed by Rolf Hansen.
Who stars in The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch?
The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch stars Ewald Balser, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Maria Wimmer, Hilde Körber, Lina Carstens, Paul Bildt.
How long is The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch?
The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch?
The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch produced?
The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch?
The themes of The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch include: Epic Historical Stories.