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Cast
Paula Wessely
as Christa Teichmann
Ingrid Stenn
as Gerda Böttcher
Christian Wolff
as Klaus Teichmann
Friedrich Joloff
as Dr. Boris Winkler
Günther Theil
as Manfred Glatz
Paul Dahlke
as Werner Teichmann
Hans Nielsen
as Max Mertens
Herbert Hübner
as Verteidiger Dr. Schwarz
Kurt Vespermann
as Dr. Schmidt
Hilde Körber
as Frau Glatz
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1957
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes10
DirectorVeit Harlan
WritersFelix Lützkendorf
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Third Sex
About The Third Sex
Klaus is a young man in post-war Berlin. He is drawn to his friend Manfred and, under the encouragement of their acquaintance, Dr. Winkler, explore the underground world of gay clubs and electronic music. His family begins to learn of his other life and do everything they can to set him straight.
Directed by Veit Harlan, The Third Sex leans on a strong ensemble — Paula Wessely, Ingrid Stenn, Christian Wolff — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1957.
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