The Wall
Originally released in 1962. The Wall is a documentary film. directed by Walter de Hoog. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alexander Scourby
Synopsis
Like the best USIA films, The Wall distills political events into an emotionally clear and compelling ideological "story". In 1962 Walter de Hoog gathered footage from U.S. and German newsreel sources and crafted this taut short film about the first year of the Berlin Wall. Straightforward, keenly balanced narration portrays Berliners as "accepting the wall but never resigned to it". The extraordinary footage of the first escapes was propaganda enough-- His challenge was to make the politics human.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- U.S. Information Agency
- Hearst Metrotone News
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wall about?
Like the best USIA films, The Wall distills political events into an emotionally clear and compelling ideological "story". In 1962 Walter de Hoog gathered footage from U.S. and German newsreel sour...
Who directed The Wall?
The Wall was directed by Walter de Hoog.
How long is The Wall?
The Wall has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was The Wall released?
The Wall was released on November 8, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wall?
The main cast of The Wall includes Alexander Scourby.