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Cast
Günter Strack
as Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
Horst Frank
as Freder Soerman
Pinkas Braun
as Minister Schlieffen
Klaus Höhne
as Louis Stein
Wolfgang Grönebaum
as Cast
Walter Renneisen
as Cast
Sigmar Solbach
as Robert von Haynau
Christian Quadflieg
as Claus von Haynau
Anneliese Uhlig
as Anna von Haynau
Hans Caninenberg
as Gottfired von Haynau
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1976
Runtime1 Season
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
Director—
WritersFritz Umgelter
TypeWeb Series
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDer Winter, der ein Sommer war
About Der Winter, der ein Sommer war
In November 1775, an officer of the Hessian army deserts from Ziegenhayn fortress. Captain Claus von Haynau is keen on capturing the man, but his plans are foiled by his half-brother, Robert. The deserter turns out to be one Soermann, a former friend of Robert's father who disappeared 20 years ago and is presumed dead. Now, Robert finally learns what really happened: His father did not die but went to America. Robert decides to follow, but has not counted on Claus - and on the Landgrave of Hesse's need for soldiers to sell to the British for the fight against the rebellious American colonists.
Directed by —, Der Winter, der ein Sommer war leans on a strong ensemble — Günter Strack, Horst Frank, Pinkas Braun — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1976.
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