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Menschen im Feuer

1931Movie1 h 37 min

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A melancholic, tense drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Harry Peltzer, who is passionate about his job as a firefighter, and his superior, fire chief Paul Körner, are the best of friends. This changes the day they both meet Nelly, a young, blonde cashier at a vending machine buffet, on whom both men immediately set their eyes. As Harry has a much better chance with Nelly, Paul's friendship with him soon turns into bitter antagonism, if not outright enmity.

Feels like

  • German Cinema
  • Early Sound Film
  • Romantic Rivalry
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • Working-Class Life
  • Melodrama
  • Bleak Outlook

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Harry Piel
Written by
Robert Liebmann, Hans Wilhelm
Produced by
Harry Piel

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Facts

January 31, 1931 · 1 h 37 min · Drama

Released
January 31, 1931
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Germany

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Menschen im Feuer worth watching?"

Questions about Menschen im Feuer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Menschen im Feuer worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Menschen im Feuer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Menschen im Feuer good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Menschen im Feuer in English?

Germanxx

No, it was made in German, with some xx.