Movie

The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch

★ 9.0(2)19541h 44m

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Director: Rolf Hansen
Release date: 1954-07-12
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Corona Filmproduktion

About The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch

The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch is a 1954 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Rolf Hansen, starring Ewald Balser, Heidemarie Hatheyer and Maria Wimmer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Young Olga Ahrendt almost succeeded in attempting suicide. She had thrown herself in front of a tram out of desperation about her miserable life, a desperation she shared with many in the post-war period. Fortunately, Privy Councillor Sauerbruch is at the scene of the incident, ordering her to be admitted to his clinic after a brief examination. Sauerbruch works both as a university lecturer and as a surgeon, a famous doctor who not only helps his patients physically but also gives them spiritual comfort. After he has taken Olga Ahrendt to his hospital, he discovers during an examination that her suicide attempt is due to a serious physical illness. He intensively takes care of her without forgetting about his other patients, to whom he can give a new will to live, even if only through a small story. And he will also treat Olga Ahrendt successfully...

Cast

Ewald Balser

Prof. Ferdinand Sauerbruch

Heidemarie Hatheyer

Olga Ahrends

Maria Wimmer

Frau Sauerbruch

Hilde Körber

Oberschwester der Psychiatrie

Lina Carstens

Oberschwester der Chirurgie

Paul Bildt

Briefträger Wendlandt

Rolf Henniger

Dr. Winters

Friedrich Domin

Paul von Hindenburg

Otto Gebühr

Sauerbruchs Helfer

Ernst Waldow

kellner

Rudolf Vogel

Kellner

Hans Christian Blech

Arbeiter Brauer

Themes & keywords

historical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch in Germany?+

The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch on Netflix?+

The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch?+

The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch?+

The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch stars Ewald Balser, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Maria Wimmer, Hilde Körber and Lina Carstens.

When did The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch come out?+

The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch is a 1954 movie directed by Rolf Hansen.

What genre is The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch?+

The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch?+

The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch was directed by Rolf Hansen.