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Hans Hellmut Kirst(1914-1989)

  • Writer
  • Actor
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Hans Hellmut Kirst was born on 5 December 1914 in Osterode, East Prussia, Germany [now Ostróda, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland]. He was a writer and actor, known for The Night of the Generals (1967), Fabrik der Offiziere (1960) and 08/15 (1954). He was married to Ruth Müller. He died on 23 February 1989 in Werdum, Lower Saxony, Germany.
BornDecember 5, 1914
DiedFebruary 23, 1989(74)
BornDecember 5, 1914
DiedFebruary 23, 1989(74)
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Known for

The Night of the Generals (1967)
The Night of the Generals
7.2
  • Writer
  • 1967
Fabrik der Offiziere (1960)
Fabrik der Offiziere
7.1
  • Writer
  • 1960
Paul May, Hans Hellmut Kirst, and Leo Bothas in 08/15 (1954)
08/15
6.8
  • Writer
  • 1954
Blitzmädels an die Front (1958)
Blitzmädels an die Front
6.7
  • Writer
  • 1958

Credits

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Writer

  • Fabrik der Offiziere (1989)
    Fabrik der Offiziere
    6.3
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 1989
  • Vasa vec, pán komisár
    TV Movie
    • book
    • 1989
  • The Night of the Generals (1967)
    The Night of the Generals
    7.2
    • novel
    • 1967
  • Fabrik der Offiziere (1960)
    Fabrik der Offiziere
    7.1
    • novel
    • 1960
  • Blitzmädels an die Front (1958)
    Blitzmädels an die Front
    6.7
    • writer
    • 1958
  • 08/15 - In der Heimat (1955)
    08/15 - In der Heimat
    6.2
    • novel
    • 1955
  • Paul May and Leo Bothas in 08/15 - Zweiter Teil (1955)
    08/15 - Zweiter Teil
    6.6
    • novel
    • 1955
  • Paul May, Hans Hellmut Kirst, and Leo Bothas in 08/15 (1954)
    08/15
    6.8
    • novel
    • 1954
  • Heroes and Sinners (1952)
    Heroes and Sinners
    6.5
    • dialogue: German version (uncredited)
    • 1952

Actor

  • Interview mit der Geschichte (1964)
    Interview mit der Geschichte
    TV Series
    • Journalist
    • 1964

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Hans Hellmuth Kirst
  • Born
    • December 5, 1914
    • Osterode, East Prussia, Germany [now Ostróda, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland]
  • Died
    • February 23, 1989
    • Werdum, Lower Saxony, Germany(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Ruth MüllerDecember 14, 1961 - February 23, 1989 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Beatrice 'Beatrix' Kirst

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    Member of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1972

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