Released:
1987-05-14

Overview:
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.

Director:
Rainer Simon

Runtime:
2h 19min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Christoph Engel
  as
  Gustav Wengler
• 
  Carl-Martin Spengler
  as
  Gustav Wengler, young
• 
  Gudrun Ritter
  as
  Luise Wengler
• 
  Kathrin Waligura
  as
  Bertha Wengler
• 
  Fritz Marquardt
  as
  Friedrich Wengler