Das Grosse Spiel
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Das Grosse Spiel is a 1942 German
sports film directed by Robert A. Stemmle
and starring René Deltgen
, Gustav Knuth
and Heinz Engelmann. It featured famous German footballers of the era. National coach Sepp Herberger
arranged for many German international footballers to be recalled from fighting in the Second World War, obstensibly to improve the quality of the film, but actually to try to protect them from the horrors of war.
Cinema of Germany
Cinema in Germany can be traced back to the late 19th century. German cinema has made major technical and artistic contributions to film.Unlike any other national cinemas, which developed in the context of relatively continuous and stable political systems, Germany witnesses major changes to its...
sports film directed by Robert A. Stemmle
Robert A. Stemmle
Robert Adolf Stemmle was a German screenwriter and film director. He wrote for 86 films between 1932 and 1967...
and starring René Deltgen
René Deltgen
Renatus Heinrich Deltgen born 30 April 1909 in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg; died 29 January 1979 in Cologne, Germany) was a Luxemburgian stage and film actor, who spent most of his career in Germany.-Selected filmography:* Das Grosse Spiel...
, Gustav Knuth
Gustav Knuth
Gustav Knuth was a German film actor. He appeared in 128 films between 1935 and 1982.-Selected filmography:* Friedemann Bach * Das Grosse Spiel * Die Mücke * Sissi...
and Heinz Engelmann. It featured famous German footballers of the era. National coach Sepp Herberger
Sepp Herberger
Josef "Sepp" Herberger was a German football player and manager...
arranged for many German international footballers to be recalled from fighting in the Second World War, obstensibly to improve the quality of the film, but actually to try to protect them from the horrors of war.
Partial cast
- René DeltgenRené DeltgenRenatus Heinrich Deltgen born 30 April 1909 in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg; died 29 January 1979 in Cologne, Germany) was a Luxemburgian stage and film actor, who spent most of his career in Germany.-Selected filmography:* Das Grosse Spiel...
... Mittelstürmer Werner Fehling - Gustav KnuthGustav KnuthGustav Knuth was a German film actor. He appeared in 128 films between 1935 and 1982.-Selected filmography:* Friedemann Bach * Das Grosse Spiel * Die Mücke * Sissi...
... Trainer Karl Wildbrandt - Heinz Engelmann ... Torwart Jupp Jäger
- Maria Andergast ... Annemarie Sand
- Karl SchönböckKarl Schönböck-Selected filmography:* Daphne and the Diplomat * Bismarck * Das Grosse Spiel * Titanic * Peter Voss, der Millionendieb * Feuerwerk * Der Kongreß tanzt * Love Now, Pay Later...
... Fotograf Richter - Josef SieberJosef Sieber-Selected filmography:* Joan of Arc * Kora Terry * The Heart of a Queen * Das Grosse Spiel * The Heath is Green * Ave Maria * Drei Mann in einem Boot -External links:...
... Vereins-Senior Vater Gabler - Ruth Lommel ... Verkäuferin Flora Tietze
- Wolfgang StaudteWolfgang StaudteWolfgang Staudte , born Georg Friedrich Staudte, was a German film director, script writer and actor. He was born in Saarbrücken....
... Fritz Eysoldt - Lucy Millowitsch ... Frau Eysoldt
- Hans AppelHans AppelHans Appel was a German footballer who played as a defender for Hertha BSC, Berliner SV 92, Dresdner SC and FC St. Pauli. He also represented the German national team, and was capped five times between 1933 and 1938.-External links:* at fussballdaten* at weltfussball...
... Player - Fritz BaloghFritz BaloghFritz Balogh was a German footballer.During the Second World War, Balogh played as a forward for VfL Neckarau. On November 22, 1950 he participated in his first and only international in the German national team, a 1-0 victory against Switzerland...
... Player - Bauernfeind ... Player
- Gerta Böttcher ... Ilse Klebusch
- Tino Carocci ... Otto Wendland
- Karl Ludwig DiehlKarl Ludwig DiehlKarl Ludwig Diehl was a German film actor. He appeared in 66 films between 1924 and 1957.-Selected filmography:* The Squeaker * Rasputin, Dämon der Frauen * On Secret Service...
... SS-Mann - Erich DunskusErich DunskusErich Dunskus was a German film actor. He appeared in 170 films between 1927 and 1966.He was born in Pillkallen, East Prussia and died in Hagen, Germany.-Selected filmography:* Friedemann Bach...
... Zuschauer beim Elfmeterschießen - Hermann EppenhoffHermann EppenhoffHermann Eppenhoff was a German football player and manager.- Career :The forward was a member of FC Schalke 04 squad, which won the German Championship in the years 1939, 1940 and 1942...
... Player - Adolf FischerAdolf FischerAdolf Fischer was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Adolf Fischer was...
... Heini Gabler - Albert Florath ... Pförtner
- Ulla Gauglitz ... Edith Schladebach
- Rudi Gellesch ... Player
- Erich Goede ... Player
- GrafGrafGraf is a historical German noble title equal in rank to a count or a British earl...
... Player - Paul HenckelsPaul HenckelsPaul Henckels was a German film actor. He appeared in over 230 films between 1921 and 1965.-Selected filmography:* Sex in Chains * Skandal um Eva * Dreyfus * The Sorceror...
... SA-Ordner - Sepp HerbergerSepp HerbergerJosef "Sepp" Herberger was a German football player and manager...
... Zuschauer des Fußballspiels - Hoffmann ... Player
- Lucie HöflichLucie HöflichLucie Höflich was a German actor, teacher and head of the Staatliche Schauspielschule in Berlin. She was born Helene Lucie von Holwede on 20 February 1883 in Hannover and died in 9 October 1956 in Berlin...
... Wirtin Frau Klebusch - Hilde Jansen ... Grete Gabler
- KästnerKästnerKästner is a German surname and may refer to:* Abraham Gotthelf Kästner, German mathematician** Kästner , a lunar crater* Detlef Kästner , German boxer* Erich Kästner , German author...
... Player - Herbert Klatt ... Bruno Mielke