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Reserved for the Death
Reserved for the Death
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Reserved for the Death

Original Title: Reserviert für den Tod

1963
1h 25m
Drama
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1963

Runtime

1h 25m

Storyline

Former East German engineer Erich Becker had been lured to West Germany by promises of a high reward. Now residing in Stockholm, he is recalled to serve as a spy in the East. He is to convince Dr. Jadenburg to flee from the GDR with the help of his daughter Hanna, who works for the West. While travelling on the train with Hanna, he is told that he is also to murder another agent who betrayed and now works for the Stasi. The traitor is revealed to be a former friend of Becker, Harry Korb.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Jun 7, 1963
Languages
German
Director
Heinz Thiel
Heinz Thiel
Production
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Production Countries
East Germany

Top Cast

17 Cast Members

Hans-Peter Minetti

Hans-Peter Minetti

Erich Becker

Peter Herden

Peter Herden

Harry Korb

Irma Münch

Irma Münch

Hanna Melvien

Martin Flörchinger

Martin Flörchinger

Dr. Jadenburg

Herbert Köfer

Herbert Köfer

Cellist

Ingeborg Krabbe

Ingeborg Krabbe

junge Ehefrau

Hannjo Hasse

Hannjo Hasse

Hauptmann Donath

Peter Sturm

Peter Sturm

Zugschaffner

Hubert Hoelzke

Hubert Hoelzke

Heinz Hinze

Charles Renier

Horst Schönemann

Horst Schönemann

Stein

Hans Klering

Hans Klering

Blaßblonder

Werner Lierck

Werner Lierck

Ehemann

Gertrud Brendler

Gertrud Brendler

Frau Simmel

Klaus Gendries

Klaus Gendries

Leutnant der Grenzpolizei

Harry Studt

Harry Studt

Grott

Siegfried Nürnberger

Mitarbeiter von Donath

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