08/15 (1954)
08/15 is a 1954 German-language war movie directed by Paul May, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Joachim Fuchsberger, Helen Vita and Paul Bösiger.
Life in the barracks, drill, harassment, and private Asch′s pranks are the ingredients of Hans Hellmut Kirst′s successful novel "08/15" (the number of an Army regulation). Shortly before the outbreak of World War II: Private Asch and gunner Vierbein belong to the same unit but could not be more contrary. The instructors use every opportunity to bully the clumsy Vierbein with erratic corporal Platzek leading the way. The harassment starts with minor extra duties but soon the methods become more and more brutal. Finally, Asch comes to Vierbein′s help and takes on his superiors. Joachim Fuchsberger stars in his first major role.
Quick answers
What is 08/15 about?
Life in the barracks, drill, harassment, and private Asch′s pranks are the ingredients of Hans Hellmut Kirst′s successful novel "08/15" (the number of an Army regulation). Shortly before the outbreak of World War II: Private Asch and gunner Vierbein belong to the same unit but could not be more contrary. The instructors use every opportunity to bully the clumsy Vierbein with erratic corporal Platzek leading the way. The harassment starts with minor extra duties but soon the methods become more and more brutal. Finally, Asch comes to Vierbein′s help and takes on his superiors. Joachim Fuchsberger stars in his first major role.
When was 08/15 released?
08/15 was released on 30 September 1954.
How long is 08/15?
08/15 runs 1h 43m.
Who made 08/15?
08/15 was directed by Paul May.
Cast
- Joachim Fuchsberger as Gefreiter Asch
- Helen Vita as Lore Schulz
- Paul Bösiger as Kanonier Vierbein
- Emmerich Schrenk as Hauptwachtmeister Schulz
- Eva Ingeborg Scholz as Elisabeth Asch-Freitag
- Gundula Korte as Ingrid Asch
- Hans Christian Blech as Wachtmeister Platzek
- Wilfried Seyferth as Major Luschke
- Mario Adorf as Wagner
- Peter Carsten as Stabsgefreiter Kowalski
- Reinhard Glemnitz as Unteroffizier Lindenberg
- Wolfgang Wahl as Unteroffizier Schwitzke