Paul May

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Paul May

Born May 8, 1909 · München, Germany

Died February 25, 1976 · aged 66

No biography available.

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Militiaman BrugglerMilitiaman Bruggler · 1936
Militiaman Bruggler
5.31936
MovieDramaWar
Chronicles the Alpine war experiences of young Toni Bruggler (Ludwig Kerscher), a Tyrolean-German member of the Standschützen (militiamen), comprised of those who are too young or old to fight in the Austro-Hungarian Habsburg army.
Scotland Yard Hunts Dr. MabuseScotland Yard Hunts Dr. Mabuse · 1963
Scotland Yard Hunts Dr. Mabuse
6.41963
MovieCrimeMystery
The spirit of the evil Dr. Mabuse takes over the body of a famous professor. The professor/Dr. Mabuse then begins a new crime wave that terrorizes the city.
08/15 at Home08/15 at Home · 1955
08/15 at Home
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MovieWarDrama
The third part of Paul May′s "08/15" trilogy based on the novel by Hans Hellmut Kirst takes place shortly before the end of World War II: In the spring of 1945, the German troops are practically defeated, and the battalion of Kowalski, major general von Plönnies and Asch who had risen to the rank of lieutenant in the meantime is left to its own devices to a large extent. They hope to be able to wait for the end of the war without having to encounter any combat operations. At the same time, Asch tries to prevent high-level Nazi officers from disappearing unnoticed and from cashing in on the chaotic circumstances.
The Night of the TwelfthThe Night of the Twelfth · 1949
The Night of the Twelfth
9.01949
MovieCrime
A dozen ladies expect marriage impostor Lanski to keep his promises. But he needs more money and decides to kill Mrs. von Droste who has changed her will in his favor. He covers his tracks but is seen by a neighbor who soon blackmails him.
Lady Country DoctorLady Country Doctor · 1958
Lady Country Doctor
8.01958
MovieRomanceComedy
A German village gets a new doctor, but the conservative folk have trouble accepting a female for the job.
08/15 Part 208/15 Part 2 · 1955
08/15 Part 2
6.01955
MovieWarDrama
Winter 1942: Like thousands of other German soldiers, Asch and Vierbein have ended up at the Eastern front. Although Vierbein finds a new friend in Kowalski, the squadron commander captain Witterer, a true army veteran, gives them a really hard time. Witterer’s pointless orders reflect the bad habits of many former superiors. And again, Vierbein has to bear the brunt.
Zweimal zwei im HimmelbettZweimal zwei im Himmelbett · 1937
Zweimal zwei im Himmelbett
8.01937
MovieComedy
08/1508/15 · 1954
08/15
7.31954
MovieWarDrama
Life in the barracks, drill, harassment, and private Asch′s pranks are the ingredients of Hans Hellmut Kirst′s successful novel "08/15" (the number of an Army regulation). Shortly before the outbreak of World War II: Private Asch and gunner Vierbein belong to the same unit but could not be more contrary. The instructors use every opportunity to bully the clumsy Vierbein with erratic corporal Platzek leading the way. The harassment starts with minor extra duties but soon the methods become more and more brutal. Finally, Asch comes to Vierbein′s help and takes on his superiors. Joachim Fuchsberger stars in his first major role.

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MittsommernachtMittsommernacht · 1967
Mittsommernacht
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MovieRomanceCrime
Arne Arndahl, a Norwegian farmer and sawmill owner, lives on the remote Svytelma farm with his marriageable daughters Astrid and Christine and his housekeeper Karen. When he is out hunting, his farmhand tries to rape Astrid. He is chased off the farm by the women. When Arne learns what has happened, he is driven to the Faalsund inn, trembling with rage, where he almost kills Erik, the farmhand. A stranger, who appears as suddenly as he disappears, stops him by force. At night, wolves break into the Arndahls' stables and snatch a calf. The next morning, Arne sets off to hunt down the gray predators. On the way, he is surprised by a snowstorm. And suddenly they are there: the wolves! Arne slips and loses his weapon. At first he manages to fend off the wolves with a wooden club, but then one of the beasts knocks him to the ground and the others are all over him...

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