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Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist (1973)

6.519731h 50mDE
Drama

Directed by Günter Reisch

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

DE

Release

November 25, 1973

Director

Günter Reisch

Overview

Soldier Ignaz Wolz returns from WWI with an immeasurable hatred of capitalist war profiteers. He decides to start his own revolution, but tries to stay away from the organized class struggle. He steals from the rich men and divides the wealth among the poor. One day, Wolz is arrested and sentenced t...

Cast

Regimantas Adomaitis

Regimantas Adomaitis

Ignaz Wolz

Carin Abicht

Carin Abicht

Prostituierte

Heidemarie Wenzel

Heidemarie Wenzel

Agnes

Jörg Panknin

Jörg Panknin

Morgner

Peter Hölzel

Peter Hölzel

Kassierer

Rainer Kleinstück

Rainer Kleinstück

Rudi

Günter Wolf

Günter Wolf

Arthur

Herwart Grosse

Herwart Grosse

Gustav

Václav Kotva

Václav Kotva

Geiger

Günter Drescher

Günter Drescher

der Ältere

Klaus Gehrke

Klaus Gehrke

der Lange

Erich Gerberding

Erich Gerberding

Rohne

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist (1973), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Soldier Ignaz Wolz returns from WWI with an immeasurable hatred of capitalist war profiteers. He decides to start his own revolution, but tries to stay away from the organized class struggle. He steals from the rich men and divides the wealth among the poor. One day, Wolz is arrested and sentenced to life in prison; seven years later he is released due to mass protests. More than ever, it is hard for him to fit in. He severs ties with his former companions, who reject his ideas, and leaves Germany.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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