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Children, Mother, and the General

019551h 50mLászló Benedek

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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.

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What is Children, Mother, and the General (1955) about?

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.

Who stars in Children, Mother, and the General?

Children, Mother, and the General stars Hilde Krahl (Helene Asmussen), Therese Giehse (Elfriede Bergmann), Ursula Herking (Dr. Behrens), Alice Treff (Pastorin), Beate Koepnick (Inge). The film was directed by László Benedek.

How long is Children, Mother, and the General?

Children, Mother, and the General has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated 0.

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