The Benthin Family_
The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.
Starring
Maly Delschaft, Harry Hindemith, Erik Schumann
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Benthin Family was released 76 years ago in 1950.
Overview
The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch...
The Benthin Family is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (13)
Maly Delschaft
Annemarie Naumann
Harry Hindemith
Seidel
Erik Schumann
Hans Bodmer
Charlotte Ander
Olga Benthin
HR
Hans-Georg Rudolph
Theo Benthin
Werner Pledath
Gustav Benthin
PD
Peter Dornseif
Dr. Benthin
BC
Brigitte Conrad
Ursel Benthin
OR
Ottokar Runze
Peter Naumann
HK
Hannelore Koblenz
Hede Naumann
KD
Karl-Heinz Deickert
Klaus Naumann
HH
Helmuth Hinzelmann
Mr. Brown
Konrad Petzold
FDJler
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
XG
Rating
5.9/10 (5 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Benthin Family about?
The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in the East. The East German police catch on quickly, however, and Gustav is arrested. The small band of smugglers disperses, with Gustav’s chauffer Peter Naumann fleeing to the West and his sister choosing the East after struggling to find work and lodging in the West.
How long is The Benthin Family?
The Benthin Family has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in The Benthin Family?
The cast of The Benthin Family includes Maly Delschaft, Harry Hindemith, Erik Schumann, Charlotte Ander, Hans-Georg Rudolph.
What is the rating of The Benthin Family?
The Benthin Family has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama