The Great Love

The attractive Oberleutnant Paul Wendlandt is stationed in North Africa as a fighter pilot. While in Berlin to deliver a report he is given a day's leave, and on the stage of the cabaret theatre "Skala" sees the popular Danish singer Hanna Holberg. For Paul it is love at first sight. When Hanna visits friends after the end of the performance, he follows her, and speaks to her in the U-Bahn. After the party in her friends' flat, he accompanies her home and chance throws them further together when an air raid warning forces them to take cover in the air raid shelter. Hanna reciprocates Paul's feelings, but after a night spent together Paul has to return immediately to the front. There now follows a whole series of misunderstandings, and one missed opportunity after another. While Hanna waits in vain for some sign of life from Paul, he is flying on missions in North Africa. When he tries to visit her in her Berlin flat, she is giving a Christmas concert in Paris.

Director: Rolf Hansen
Cast: Zarah Leander , Grethe Weiser , Viktor Staal , Paul Hörbiger , Wolfgang Preiss , Hans Schwarz Jr. , Victor Janson , Leopold von Ledebur , Julia Serda , Paul Bildt


Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 1942-06-12

Rating: 6.6

Runtime: 100minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: UFA

Reviews:

  • Silas Butler
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Cecilia Friedman
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Eloise Archer
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Lilith Hester
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Elora Bell
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5