Wolfgang Schleif

Directing

Wolfgang Schleif

Born May 14, 1912 · Leipzig, Germany

Died August 21, 1984 · aged 72

No biography available.

Known For

KolbergKolberg · 1945
Kolberg
6.11945
MovieWarHistory
During Napoleon's victorious campaign in Germany, the city of Kolberg gets isolated from the retreating Prussian forces. The population of Kolberg refuses to capitulate and organizes the resistance against the French army, which immediately submits the city to massive bombardments.
Holidays in TyrolHolidays in Tyrol · 1956
Holidays in Tyrol
9.01956
MovieDramaFamily
10-year-old Rosmarin von Stetten lives with his widowed father Robert in the big city. During the holidays one day in the morning Rosmarin goes to the lake near the castle and meets Thymian, the poorest boy of the village, whose mother did not come back from the war and who has to do several jobs in the village for his living. The boys enter a boat, but both fall into the lake. Thymian crawls out of the water first and is found by a servant from the castle, who thinks he is Rosmarin and bring him to the castle and to bed. The boy doesn't know what happens and thinks he's spellbound...
Covered TracksCovered Tracks · 1938
Covered Tracks
6.41938
MovieDramaMystery
Séraphine and her mother arrive in Paris to visit the 1867 World Exhibition. In an overcrowded city they must be accommodated in separate hotels. During the night the mother, who wasn't feeling very well, gets suddenly worse. When next morning Séraphine goes to meet her every trace of her presence has disappeared and everybody denies having ever met her. The bewildered young woman must find someone who believes her. Previous version of So Long at the Fair (1950).
Das Mädchen MarionDas Mädchen Marion · 1956
Das Mädchen Marion
4.01956
MovieMusicDrama
Rommel ruft KairoRommel ruft Kairo · 1959
Rommel ruft Kairo
4.51959
MovieDramaWar
In 1942 the Germans devised an operation to introduce in Egypt spies to provoke a rebellion against the British.
Eine Reise ins GlückEine Reise ins Glück · 1958
Eine Reise ins Glück
6.51958
MovieComedyRomance
Together with her uncle and waiter Otto, young Renate runs a guesthouse high above the Rhine, which hardly any guests ever visit. When she suddenly inherits a vineyard in Tuscany one day, the three of them set off full of hope on the arduous journey south. However, the inheritance turns out to be a dilapidated estate, whose valuable wines stored in a secret cellar are known only to the devious wine merchant Brandolini. Fortunately, he has a nice brother who falls in love with Renate and helps her out.
SeamenSeamen · 1957
Seamen
7.31957
MovieRomanceAdventure
FBI Operation Yellow ViperFBI Operation Yellow Viper · 1964
FBI Operation Yellow Viper
9.01964
MovieCrimeAction
The secret agent Claus van Dongen is sent to Cape Town to end the activities of the criminal organization Yellow Viper.

Movies

KolbergKolberg · 1945
Kolberg
6.11945
MovieWarHistory
During Napoleon's victorious campaign in Germany, the city of Kolberg gets isolated from the retreating Prussian forces. The population of Kolberg refuses to capitulate and organizes the resistance against the French army, which immediately submits the city to massive bombardments.
Holidays in TyrolHolidays in Tyrol · 1956
Holidays in Tyrol
9.01956
MovieDramaFamily
10-year-old Rosmarin von Stetten lives with his widowed father Robert in the big city. During the holidays one day in the morning Rosmarin goes to the lake near the castle and meets Thymian, the poorest boy of the village, whose mother did not come back from the war and who has to do several jobs in the village for his living. The boys enter a boat, but both fall into the lake. Thymian crawls out of the water first and is found by a servant from the castle, who thinks he is Rosmarin and bring him to the castle and to bed. The boy doesn't know what happens and thinks he's spellbound...
Covered TracksCovered Tracks · 1938
Covered Tracks
6.41938
MovieDramaMystery
Séraphine and her mother arrive in Paris to visit the 1867 World Exhibition. In an overcrowded city they must be accommodated in separate hotels. During the night the mother, who wasn't feeling very well, gets suddenly worse. When next morning Séraphine goes to meet her every trace of her presence has disappeared and everybody denies having ever met her. The bewildered young woman must find someone who believes her. Previous version of So Long at the Fair (1950).
Das Mädchen MarionDas Mädchen Marion · 1956
Das Mädchen Marion
4.01956
MovieMusicDrama
Rommel ruft KairoRommel ruft Kairo · 1959
Rommel ruft Kairo
4.51959
MovieDramaWar
In 1942 the Germans devised an operation to introduce in Egypt spies to provoke a rebellion against the British.
Eine Reise ins GlückEine Reise ins Glück · 1958
Eine Reise ins Glück
6.51958
MovieComedyRomance
Together with her uncle and waiter Otto, young Renate runs a guesthouse high above the Rhine, which hardly any guests ever visit. When she suddenly inherits a vineyard in Tuscany one day, the three of them set off full of hope on the arduous journey south. However, the inheritance turns out to be a dilapidated estate, whose valuable wines stored in a secret cellar are known only to the devious wine merchant Brandolini. Fortunately, he has a nice brother who falls in love with Renate and helps her out.
SeamenSeamen · 1957
Seamen
7.31957
MovieRomanceAdventure
FBI Operation Yellow ViperFBI Operation Yellow Viper · 1964
FBI Operation Yellow Viper
9.01964
MovieCrimeAction
The secret agent Claus van Dongen is sent to Cape Town to end the activities of the criminal organization Yellow Viper.
Saure Wochen - Frohe FesteSaure Wochen - Frohe Feste · 1950
Saure Wochen - Frohe Feste
10.01950
MovieComedy
A theater competition breaks out on the occasion of the four-year anniversary celebrations at the Hennigsberg power plant. The old hands want to perform the kitschy musical comedy "Gärtnerliesl". The youngsters are against it and are planning their own program with which they want to skewer events from the plant in a cabaret style. But first, everyone has to work together on a turbine breakdown. On the day of the festival, the "Gärtnerliesl" fails with timpani and trumpets, while the youth's program is met with great applause, which the rivals join in with.
Ach Egon!Ach Egon! · 1961
Ach Egon!
6.31961
MovieComedy
Pediatrician Waldemar Weber is at his wits' end. Of all days, his adopted son Egon—from his first marriage, whom Waldemar has always kept a secret from his young wife Henny—has announced he’s coming to visit on their first wedding anniversary. Waldemar must stop Egon at all costs. When Egon finally shows up at the door, he turns out to be a monkey trainer.
Freddy unter fremden SternenFreddy unter fremden Sternen · 1959
Freddy unter fremden Sternen
8.01959
MovieMusicAdventure
Freddy can hardly believe his good fortune: His uncle has left him some land in the Rocky Mountains, and, together with orphan Stefan, he's taking off for Canada. However, the great inheritance turns out to be a decrepit, old log cabin in the middle of nowhere. Nevertheless, an unusual number of people seem to be way too interested in the rundown ranch.
Süss, the JewSüss, the Jew · 1940
Süss, the Jew
4.41940
MovieDramaHistory
Nazi historical drama about Duke Karl Alexander of Württemberg and his treasurer Süß Oppenheimer.
The Blue MothThe Blue Moth · 1959
The Blue Moth
10.01959
MovieDrama
Julia Martens is a wrongly convicted murderess who is released from prison after thirteen years. She begins a new career as a chanson singer and her now grown-up son, who has been told that his mother is dead, has no idea who Julia Martens really is. One day he is suspected of murder and Julia intervenes.
Die Mädels vom ImmenhofDie Mädels vom Immenhof · 1955
Die Mädels vom Immenhof
7.11955
MovieDramaComedy
Granny Jantzen lives with her three granddaughters Dick, Dalli and Angela on the small pony farm Immenhof in Northern Germany. Since the breeding of ponies isn′t profitable anymore, Granny Jantzen is struggling to keep the family property. During the summer break , young Ethelbert is spending his holiday with his cousins at Immenhof. While Angela has fallen in love with the wealthy land owner Jochen von Roth, Dick and Dalli have to put up with bigheaded urbanite Ethelbert.
Frühling auf ImmenhofFrühling auf Immenhof · 1974
Frühling auf Immenhof
5.71974
MovieDramaFamily
There is a lot of sunshine on the traditional Immenhof: owner Dalli and tenant Alexander Arkens want to give the javascript soon. Even Alexander's twin daughters Billy and Bobby and grandma Arkens have the sympathetic Dalli closed in her heart. But while the witty twins enjoy country life, the Immenhof is once again in financial trouble. A loan, which is due to be repaid, is a big concern for Dalli and Alexander. While Dalli wants to ask for help at her former job, Alexander wants to come to money on his own. This is the big noise preprogrammed.
The Buchholz FamilyThe Buchholz Family · 1944
The Buchholz Family
6.41944
MovieDrama
Based on an 1884 novel by Julius Stinde, it is a family chronicle set in late nineteenth century Berlin.
The Red PasturesThe Red Pastures · 1962
The Red Pastures
6.71962
MovieThriller
A serial killer is on the run, after escaping a mental institution. He befriends a woman and her child, but the urge to strangle women with red necklaces still haunts him.
Die Brücke von RemagenDie Brücke von Remagen · 1967
Die Brücke von Remagen
9.01967
MovieWar
The Twins from ImmenhofThe Twins from Immenhof · 1973
The Twins from Immenhof
5.91973
MovieDramaFamily
Alexander Arkens lives a happy life as the tenant of the Immenhof. His twin daughters Billy and Bobby also feel good. Then Alexander receives the message that the owner of the farm wants to increase the rent. A little later, Dalli, the farm owner, visits the estate of her youth. There is a huge spark between her and Alexander.
Voyage to DangerVoyage to Danger · 1962
Voyage to Danger
7.01962
MovieCrimeDrama
Sailors Jochen, Carlo, and Blacky sign on to an old steamboat. It's a good thing Blacky oversleeps the ship's departure. This allows him to track down a gang of criminals. Their boss is planning an insurance fraud and wants to blow up the ship and its crew.
Freddy, die Gitarre und das MeerFreddy, die Gitarre und das Meer · 1959
Freddy, die Gitarre und das Meer
8.01959
MovieAdventure
Sailor Freddy entertains the guests at "Uncle Max's" with songs on the guitar. This earns him more than just a few tips. The waitress Susi falls in love with the honest guy with the strong voice. Journalist Katja, who is strolling through St. Pauli with her fiancé, also notices the singing sailor. They don't know that Freddy is wanted by the police and that his longing for faraway places won't let him go.
Marriage of AffectionMarriage of Affection · 1944
Marriage of Affection
7.01944
MovieDrama
A continuation of the film "Familie Buchholz": To Wilhelmine Buchholz, the concept of a marriage based on love is somewhat scary, although she hears again and again that this is the "modern" method to a happy marriage. Her daughter Betti seems to agree, as she shows no interest in her middle class companions; she only loves the painter Holle. To once again restore family harmony, Mr. Buchholz sends his wife and daughters to Helgoland. But Wilhelmine has to return early to Berlin to look after things while Betti and Holle continue onward. On Helgoland, they secretly marry.
Eheinstitut AuroraEheinstitut Aurora · 1962
Eheinstitut Aurora
5.71962
MovieMystery
Eva Lewandowski, accused of murdering her husband, attempts to prove her innocence during a break in her imprisonment and becomes entangled in the dubious machinations of the Aurora Marriage Institute. Crime film based on an audionovel by Hans-Ulrich Horster (Eduard Rhein).
The Blue SwordsThe Blue Swords · 1949
The Blue Swords
7.01949
MovieDramaHistory
The story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, an apothecary’s apprentice and alchemist’s assistant. Fleeing from the Prussian King, he goes to Saxony, where King Frederick August the Strong takes him to a fortress and demands that he create gold. Böttger is equipped with everything he would need for the task, but he has known for a while that actual gold production is a myth and instead experiments with porcelain—white porcelain, as the Chinese are said to possess. In 1709, he finally succeeds in surprising the King with the "white gold," the first white porcelain made in Europe, he hopes for freedom.

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