Wengler & Sons (Wengler & Söhne) 36 years old

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.

Credits

Wengler & Sons Cast

Name Character
Corinna Harfouch She was 32, now 69 years old as Jenny Weinhold
Silvia Mißbach She was 23, now 60 years old
Michael Kind He was 33, now 70 years old
Joachim Lätsch He was 31, now 67 years old
Peter Prager He was 35, now 72 years old as Paul Wengler
Christoph Engel He was 61, 86 years old when he died
Gudrun Ritter She was 50, now 87 years old as Luise Wengler
Matthias Günther He was 39, now 76 years old
Peter Zimmermann He was 35, now 72 years old
Avar István He was 56, 83 years old when he died
Jürgen Watzke He was 35, 45 years old when he died

Wengler & Sons Crew

Name Department
Helga Gentz as Editor. Editing
Rainer Simon as Director. He was 46 (now 83) years old Directing
Rainer Simon as Writer. He was 46 (now 83) years old Writing
Roland Dressel as Cinematography. He was 55 (now 92) years old Crew
Wengler & Sons poster
Wengler & Sons (36 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, May 14, 1987
  • Runtime: 139 minutes