The Turning Point
Original title: Der Aufenthalt
4.9/ 10IMDb7.38
19831h 42m
Overview
In the fall of 1945, nineteen year-old Mark Niebuhr, is accused of murder and is jailed as a prisoner of war in Warsaw, Poland. He maintains his claim of innocence throughout long periods of solitary confinement. When Mark is placed among a group of Polish criminals, he becomes the target of their aggression. Later, Mark experiences true hell in a communal cell with fanatical German war criminals. Turning Point is based on actual events from Hermann Kant's novel of the same name.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Frank Beyer
- Writers
- Hermann Kant, Wolfgang Kohlhaase
- Production
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently asked questions
What is The Turning Point rated?
The Turning Point has an audience rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 8 votes.
Who directed The Turning Point?
The Turning Point was directed by Frank Beyer.
When was The Turning Point released?
The Turning Point was released in 1983.
