Cast: Ruth Leuwerik

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Ruth Leuwerik. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast O.W. Fischer · Marianne Koch · Paul Bildt · Friedrich Domin

Synopsis Mad Emperor: Ludwig II (1955) delves into the tumultuous life of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who grapples with political pressures and personal discontent. Compelled to align with Bismarck against his preference for his cultured Habsburg allies, Ludwig finds solace...

6.6

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6.6

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The Trapp Family

1956 · Movie · 106 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Cast Ruth Leuwerik · Hans Holt · Maria Holst · Josef Meinrad

Synopsis The Trapp Family (1956) follows the journey of Maria, a young woman who joins a religious order and is assigned to care for the seven children of a widowed naval officer, Captain von Trapp. Despite initial challenges, Maria's warmth and...

5.5

81 votes

5.5

81 votes

Direction Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Cast Ruth Leuwerik · Hans Holt · Josef Meinrad · Wolfgang Wahl

Synopsis The Trapp Family in America (1958) picks up where the earlier film left off, delving into the challenges faced by the Trapp family as they navigate their new life in America. After fleeing Austria following the Anschluss in 1938, the...

4.6

31 votes

4.6

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Direction Rudolf Jugert

Cast O.W. Fischer · Ruth Leuwerik · Carl Wery · Gertrud Kückelmann

Synopsis Ein Herz spielt falsch (1953) follows the story of a man who, driven by financial desperation and a lack of ambition, enters into a marriage of convenience with a wealthy but unremarkable woman, fully aware of her declining health and...

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Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Ruth Leuwerik · O.W. Fischer · Erich Schellow · Irene von Meyendorff

Synopsis Portrait of an Unknown Woman (1954) follows the story of Keller, a talented artist who finds himself captivated by the grace and beauty of Nicole during a ballet performance. Inspired by her elegance, Keller creates a sketch of Nicole's head,...

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Queen Luise

1957 · Movie · 100 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Cast Ruth Leuwerik · Dieter Borsche · Bernhard Wicki · René Deltgen

Synopsis Queen Luise (1957) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the devoted spouse of Frederick William III of Prussia. The narrative delves into her resolute stance against Napoleon during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars, showcasing her strength and resilience in...

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Direction Harald Braun

Cast Dieter Borsche · Ruth Leuwerik · Bruni Löbel · Günther Lüders

Synopsis Vater braucht eine Frau (TV) (1952) follows the story of Hans Neumeister, a widowed father of four lively children, who is on the hunt for a new housekeeper. He places an advertisement in the local newspaper to find a suitable...

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Dorothea Angermann

1959 · Movie · 106 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Ruth Leuwerik · Bert Sotlar · Alfred Schieske · Kurt Meisel

Synopsis Dorothea Angermann (1959) follows the story of a young woman, the offspring of a clergyman, who finds herself at the center of a murder investigation. She is suspected of killing her spouse, a cruel man she was compelled to wed...

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Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Sonja Ziemann · Martin Held · Cornelia Froboess · Helmut Griem

Synopsis The Dream of Lieschen Mueller (1961) centers around a young woman employed at a bank, where her daily tasks are routine and uninspiring. Yearning for a more fulfilling life, she drifts off to sleep one evening while at work. Upon...

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Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Ruth Leuwerik · Paul Dahlke · Hanne Wieder

Synopsis Das Haus in Montevideo (1963) follows the story of a rigid German academic who finds himself the unexpected heir to a residence located in the vibrant city of Montevideo, Uruguay. This inheritance propels him into a journey of self-discovery and...

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Direction Gottfried Reinhardt

Cast Ruth Leuwerik · Peter van Eyck · Harry Meyen · Robert Graf

Synopsis Sweetheart of the Gods (1960) presents the compelling life story of renowned German actress Renate Müller, who met an untimely end in 1937 under mysterious conditions. The narrative begins as Müller embarks on her cinematic journey with her debut film...

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