Before Sundown_
Based on a play by Gerhardt Hauptmann, the film details a bittersweet May-December romance between ageing Mathias Clausen and young, beautiful Inken Peters.
Starring
Hans Albers, Annemarie Düringer, Martin Held
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Before Sundown was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
Based on a play by Gerhardt Hauptmann, the film details a bittersweet May-December romance between ageing Mathias Clausen and young, beautiful Inken Peters.
Before Sundown is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 43m.
CAST (14)
Hans Albers
Generaldirektor Mathias Clausen
Annemarie Düringer
Inken Peters
Martin Held
Erich Klamroth
Hannelore Schroth
Ottilie Klamroth, geb. Clausen
Claus Biederstaedt
Egbert Clausen
Maria Becker
Bettina Clausen
Erich Schellow
Wolfgang Clausen
Inge Langen
Paula Clausen, geb. Rübsamen
Wolfgang Preiss
Dr. Hahnefeld, Syndikus der Clausen-Werke
Hans Nielsen
Dr. Steynitz, Sanitätsrat
Johanna Hofer
Frau Peters, Inkens Mutter
Kurt Vespermann
Wuttke, Fahrer bei Clausen
RP
Reginald Pasch
Diener
FW
Franz Weber
Gärtner
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Before Sundown about?
Based on a play by Gerhardt Hauptmann, the film details a bittersweet May-December romance between ageing Mathias Clausen and young, beautiful Inken Peters.
How long is Before Sundown?
Before Sundown has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in Before Sundown?
The cast of Before Sundown includes Hans Albers, Annemarie Düringer, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Claus Biederstaedt.
What is the rating of Before Sundown?
Before Sundown has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama