The Legend of Paul and Paula_
"The controversial comedy from behind the iron curtain."
Paul and Paula have had bad experiences with love: Paul is financially well off but has lost all affection for his wife, and Paula leads a troublesome life raising two children on her own. They meet and discover a strong passion for each other. Life seems like a dream when they're together - but their short flights from the burdens of reality are once and again interrupted by Paul's ties to family and career.
Starring
Angelica Domröse, Winfried Glatzeder, Heidemarie Wenzel
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Legend of Paul and Paula was released 53 years ago in 1973.
Overview
Paul and Paula have had bad experiences with love: Paul is financially well off but has lost all affection for his wife, and Paula leads a troublesome life r...
The Legend of Paul and Paula is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (20)
Angelica Domröse
Paula
Winfried Glatzeder
Paul
Heidemarie Wenzel
Die Schöne
Fred Delmare
Reifen-Saft
Rolf Ludwig
Professor
Käthe Reichel
Frau des Schießbudenbesitzers
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Schießbudenbesitzer
Frank-Otto Schenk
Schmidt
Dietmar Richter-Reinick
Kumpel
Eva-Maria Hagen
Freundin vom blonden Martin
Jürgen Frohriep
Der blonde Martin
Robert Glatzeder
Michael - Pauls Sohn
Marga Legal
Alte Dame
Willi Schrade
Liebhaber der Schönen
Hertha Thiele
Frau Knuth
Peter Gotthardt
Kollege
FM
Frank Michelis
Rentner
Christian Steyer
Brigitte Beier
Edgar Külow
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
XG
Rating
5.8/10 (27 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Legend of Paul and Paula about?
Paul and Paula have had bad experiences with love: Paul is financially well off but has lost all affection for his wife, and Paula leads a troublesome life raising two children on her own. They meet and discover a strong passion for each other. Life seems like a dream when they're together - but their short flights from the burdens of reality are once and again interrupted by Paul's ties to family and career.
How long is The Legend of Paul and Paula?
The Legend of Paul and Paula has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in The Legend of Paul and Paula?
The cast of The Legend of Paul and Paula includes Angelica Domröse, Winfried Glatzeder, Heidemarie Wenzel, Fred Delmare, Rolf Ludwig.
What is the rating of The Legend of Paul and Paula?
The Legend of Paul and Paula has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 27 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance