Wengler & Sons (1987)

2h 19m · 14 May 1987

Drama

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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.

Movie ID	141467
Genre	Drama
Director	Rainer Simon
Main cast	Christoph Engel, Carl-Martin Spengler, Gudrun Ritter, Kathrin Waligura, Fritz Marquardt, Peter Prager, Wolfgang Hosfeld, Cornelia Hudl
Release date	14 May 1987
Release year	1987
Language	German
Duration	139 min (2h 19m)
Rating	4.7 / 10 (TMDB)
Production house	DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme