About

Known credits:
19
Birthday:
1920-05-01
Place of birth:
Berlin, Germany
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Gerhard Klein

Overview

Gerhard Klein was a German film director and screenwriter, notable for his contributions to East German cinema. A native Berliner, Klein's work often reflected his deep connection to the city. During World War II, he was arrested for participating in the resistance against the National Socialists. After the war, he began his career as a cartoonist and documentary filmmaker. In 1952, he joined the DEFA Studio for Feature Films, where he was instrumental in establishing the production of children's films. Klein's notable works include A Berlin Romance (1956), Berlin – Ecke Schönhauser (1957), and The Gleiwitz Case (1961). His films often explored social issues and the lives of young people in post-war Berlin, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of East German cinema.

Known for

Acting
1965 Just Don't Think I'll Cry Actor 59
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Directing
1972 The Zernik Murder Case Directing Director 58
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1967 Geschichten jener Nacht Directing Director 58
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1966 Berlin Around the Corner Directing Director 58
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1963 Sonntagsfahrer Directing Director 59
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1961 The Gleiwitz Case Directing Director 59
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1961 Ein Sommertag macht keine Liebe Directing Director N/A
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1958 Die Feststellung Directing Director N/A
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1958 Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan Directing Director N/A
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1957 Berlin - Ecke Schönhauser... Directing Director 59
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1956 A Berlin Romance Directing Director 59
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1954 Alarm at the Circus Directing Director 59
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1950 Construction Site X Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1972 The Zernik Murder Case Writing Writer 58
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1967 Geschichten jener Nacht Writing Writer 58
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1950 Construction Site X Writing Writer N/A
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Production
2013 The Real Beauty and the Beast Production Executive Producer N/A
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Costume & Make-Up
1961 The Gleiwitz Case Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 59
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Crew
2009 A bissele Glik Crew Editorial Staff 59
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