Wolfgang StaudteCast
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Plot
A man in Imperial Germany, Diederich Hessling, rises by flattery and cruelty, in a satire of obedience and nationalism.
Sinekatalog’s take
Wolfgang Staudte's East German satire, Der Untertan, from Heinrich Mann's novel, with Werner Peters, is sharp, grotesque and still pointed.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (1,032 votes)
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