
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.
Friedrich Wengler
The original title is "Wengler & Söhne" (DE).
The runtime is 139 minutes (2h 19m).
It was a co-production between: East Germany, Germany.
The film was directed by Rainer Simon.
The screenplay was written by Helmut Bez and Rainer Simon.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0094307.
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Wengler & Söhne
Released
Deutsch
East Germany, Germany
