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: 6.75

Runtime: 100minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: UFA

Reviews:

  • Sean Ibarra
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Anais Hunt
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Remy Wells
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Martha Keller
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Elora Bell
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4