The Breakthrough

The Breakthrough

The Breakthrough

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The Breakthrough

1963

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7.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

An East German machinist, disenchanted by the building of the Wall, plans to use a train to cross the border with family members and other disaffected citizens.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Maria Körber

Ilse Dölling

Maria Körber

Acting

Erik Schumann

Harry Dölling

Erik Schumann

Acting

Joseph Offenbach

Krause

Joseph Offenbach

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Georg Lehn

Vogel

Georg Lehn

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Hans Paetsch

Professor Pollnow

Hans Paetsch

Acting

Helmut Oeser

Max Schober

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Herbert Fleischmann

Dr. Konetzki

Herbert Fleischmann

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Katharina Mayberg

Frau Mielke

Katharina Mayberg

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