

Plot Summary
The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.
Full Cast & Characters

Maly Delschaft
Annemarie Naumann

Harry Hindemith
Seidel

Erik Schumann
Hans Bodmer

Charlotte Ander
Olga Benthin

Hans-Georg Rudolph
Theo Benthin

Werner Pledath
Gustav Benthin

Peter Dornseif
Dr. Benthin

Brigitte Conrad
Ursel Benthin

Ottokar Runze
Peter Naumann

Hannelore Koblenz
Hede Naumann

Karl-Heinz Deickert
Klaus Naumann

Helmuth Hinzelmann
Mr. Brown
Director & Crew
Kurt Maetzig
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 6 votes.
Who directed The Benthin Family?
The Benthin Family was directed by Kurt Maetzig and released in 1950.
How long is The Benthin Family?
The Benthin Family has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1950-09-07
- Status
- Released





