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Cast
Albrecht Schoenhals
as Dr. Clemens Diersberg
Gustav Diessl
as Alexander Diersberg, sein Stiefbruder
Rudolf Schündler
as Peter Brack
Olga Limburg
as Leontine Diersberg
Anneliese Uhlig
as Verena Wieland, Musikstudentin
Sabine Peters
as Ebba Hartwig, Laborantin
Camilla Horn
as Dina Horster
Alfred Neugebauer
as Thomas Horster
Werner Pledath
as Dr. Walter Junghans
Werner Scharf
as Rodegger
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1940
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorOtto Linnekogel
WritersOtto Linnekogel
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHerz ohne Heimat
About Herz ohne Heimat
Music student Verena finds herself torn between two stepbrothers: the carefree Alexander, with whom she is pregnant, and the serious Clemens, who, continuing his father's work, is developing a new drug. Alexander has fallen into deep debt through a dubious business deal and is forced to rely on his brother's help, who sends him to America. Meanwhile, Clemens offers Verena his country house, where she gives birth. Clemens and Verena slowly grow closer. But then Alexander returns, having found honest work and wanting to be a good father to his child. However, when he realizes that Verena has fallen in love with his brother, he angrily drives off and is seriously injured in a car accident. He is saved by Clemens' new drug. The brothers reconcile, and Verena stays with Clemens.
Directed by Otto Linnekogel, Herz ohne Heimat leans on a strong ensemble — Albrecht Schoenhals, Gustav Diessl, Rudolf Schündler — 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 1940.
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