Der Prozeß wird vertagt (1958)
In 1955, Michael Vierkant, a Jew who had emigrated during the Nazi era, returns from abroad to the Federal Republic of Germany to obtain the conviction of Korn, the former informer responsible for the murder of his sister. Korn is back in office; Michael's efforts remain unsuccessful. There is a direct confrontation between the two, and Michael shoots Korn in self-defense. He flees and is hidden by the young, reclusive artist Marie Jäger, but is then caught by the police and charged with premeditated murder. The case is taken out of the hands of the criminal investigation department by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, which constructs an act of political revenge on behalf of the communists. Michael manages to escape from prison. Marie and her friends organize a press conference at which Michael reveals the connections. The trial is postponed.
Cast
- Raimund Schelcher - Michael Vierkant
- Gisela Uhlen - Marie Jäger
- Gerhard Bienert - Gefängnisdirektor
- Gerry Wolff - Crossert
- Friedrich Richter - Dr. Waldegg
- Waltraut Kramm - Sophie
- Brigitte Krause - Lotti
- Peter Kiwitt
- Alexander Hegarth - Puntschi
- Marianne Wünscher - Sylvinchen
Screenplay
- Herbert Ballmann
- Leonhard Frank (Novel)
Themes
Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Police Reform and Accountability, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Justice System Failings and Victims
Keywords
police, justice
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Prozeß wird vertagt about?
- In 1955, Michael Vierkant, a Jew who had emigrated during the Nazi era, returns from abroad to the Federal Republic of Germany to obtain the conviction of Korn, the former informer responsible for the murder of his sister. Korn is back in office; Michael's efforts remain unsuccessful. There is a direct confrontation between the two, and Michael shoots Korn in self-defense. He flees and is hidden by the young, reclusive artist Marie Jäger, but is then caught by the police and charged with premeditated murder. The case is taken out of the hands of the criminal investigation department by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, which constructs an act of political revenge on behalf of the communists. Michael manages to escape from prison. Marie and her friends organize a press conference at which Michael reveals the connections. The trial is postponed.
- Who directed Der Prozeß wird vertagt?
- Der Prozeß wird vertagt was directed by Herbert Ballmann.
- Who stars in Der Prozeß wird vertagt?
- Der Prozeß wird vertagt stars Raimund Schelcher, Gisela Uhlen, Gerhard Bienert, Gerry Wolff, Friedrich Richter, Waltraut Kramm.
- How long is Der Prozeß wird vertagt?
- Der Prozeß wird vertagt has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Der Prozeß wird vertagt?
- Der Prozeß wird vertagt is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Der Prozeß wird vertagt produced?
- Der Prozeß wird vertagt was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of Der Prozeß wird vertagt?
- The themes of Der Prozeß wird vertagt include: Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Police Reform and Accountability, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Justice System Failings and Victims.