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Der Gefangene der Botschaft (1964)

Directed by Nicolas Gessner

Drama

A group of Siberian farmers seek refuge in the American Embassy in Moscow because they are being persecuted in the Soviet Union due to their religious beliefs. For political reasons, the ambassador wants to send the people away, which comes to the attention of the cardinal and archbishop of Mohilew, who has also been staying at the embassy for years. When he wants to accompany them at the risk of his life, a confrontation ensues with the ambassador, who wants to prevent this.

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Cast

Mathias Wieman Erzbischof Willy Birgel Botschafter Peter Arens Erster Botschaftsrat Anne-Marie Blanc Miss Williams Wolfgang Reichmann Grigorij Alfred Schlageter Colonel Duty

Crew

Director
Nicolas Gessner

Details

Release date
1964-03-22
Genres
Drama
Original language
DE
Countries
Germany, Switzerland
Production
ARD