List of West German films of 1961

List of West German films of 1961. Feature films produced and distributed in West Germany in 1961.

Feature films

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Adieu, Lebewohl, GoodbyePaul MartinBibi Johns, Senta Berger, Trude HerrMusical[1]
Always Trouble with the BedRudolf SchündlerSenta Berger, Günter Pfitzmann, Trude HerrComedy[2]
Auf WiedersehenHarald PhilippGert Fröbe, Joachim Fuchsberger, Elke SommerWar, Comedy
Bankraub in der Rue LatourCurd JürgensCurd Jürgens, Ingeborg Schöner, Charles Régnier, Klaus KinskiCrime comedy
BarbaraFrank WisbarHarriet Andersson, Helmut Griem, Hans von BorsodyDrama
Beloved ImpostorÁkos RáthonyiNadja Tiller, Elke Sommer, Walter Giller, Dietmar SchönherrComedy
Black GravelHelmut KäutnerIngmar Zeisberg, Helmut WildtDrama
Blind JusticeHarald PhilippPeter van Eyck, Marianne Koch, Eva BartokCrimea.k.a. Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit
a.k.a. Unter Ausschluss der Öffentlichkeit
Daniella by NightMax PécasElke Sommer, Ivan Desny, Helmut SchmidSpyFrench-West German co-production
DarlingRafael GilMarianne Hold, Vicente Parra, Horst FrankComedySpanish-West German co-production
The Dead Eyes of LondonAlfred VohrerJoachim Fuchsberger, Karin Baal, Dieter Borsche, Eddi Arent, Klaus Kinski, Ady BerberMystery thrillerBased on Edgar Wallace
The Devil's DaffodilÁkos RáthonyiJoachim Fuchsberger, Christopher Lee, Sabina Sesselmann, Albert Lieven, Marius Goring, Klaus KinskiMystery thrillerBased on Edgar Wallace.
West German-British co-production
The Dream of Lieschen MuellerHelmut KäutnerSonja Ziemann, Martin Held, Helmut Griem, Cornelia FroboessMusical comedy
Escape to BerlinWill TremperChristian Doermer, Narziss Sokatscheff, Susanne Korda Drama
The Forger of LondonHarald ReinlKarin Dor, Hellmut Lange, Siegfried Lowitz, Eddi ArentMystery thrillerBased on Edgar Wallace
Freddy and the MillionairePaul MayFreddy Quinn, Heinz Erhardt, Grit BoettcherMusical comedyWest German-Italian co-production
Girl from Hong KongFranz Peter WirthHelmut Griem, Akiko Wakabayashi, Hanns LotharDrama
The Girl with the Narrow HipsJohannes KaiHannelore Elsner, Claus Wilcke, Barbara ValentinDrama
The Green ArcherJürgen RolandGert Fröbe, Karin Dor, Klausjürgen Wussow, Eddi Arent, Wolfgang VölzMystery thrillerBased on Edgar Wallace
HamletFranz Peter WirthMaximilian Schell, Hans Caninenberg, Wanda Rotha, Dunja Movar, Karl Michael VoglerDrama
Der HochtouristUlrich ErfurthWilly Millowitsch, Helen Vita, Beppo BremComedy
Isola BellaHans GrimmMarianne Hold, Paul HubschmidComedy
It Can't Always Be CaviarGéza von RadványiO. W. Fischer, Eva Bartok, Senta Berger, Geneviève Cluny, Jean Richard, Werner PetersCrime comedy, War, Adventurea.k.a. Operation Caviar.
West German-French co-production
Kauf dir einen bunten LuftballonGéza von CziffraIna Bauer, Toni Sailer, Heinz ErhardtMusical comedyWest German-Austrian co-production
The Last ChapterWolfgang LiebeneinerHansjörg Felmy, Karin Baal, Helmuth Lohner, Klausjürgen WussowDrama
The Last of Mrs. CheyneyFranz Josef WildLilli Palmer, Carlos Thompson, Martin Held, Françoise RosayComedya.k.a. Frau Cheneys Ende.
West German-French co-production
LebensbornWerner KlinglerMaria Perschy, Joachim Hansen, Harry Meyen, Marisa MellWara.k.a. Ordered to Love
a.k.a. Women Ordered to Love
The LiarLadislao VajdaHeinz RühmannComedy
The Marriage of Mr. MississippiKurt HoffmannO. E. Hasse, Johanna von Koczian, Hansjörg Felmy, Martin Held, Charles RégnierBlack comedyEntered into the 11th Berlin International Film Festival
The Miracle of Father MalachiaBernhard WickiHorst BollmannComedy, FantasyEntered into the 11th Berlin International Film Festival
Murder PartyHelmut AshleyMagali Noël, Harry Meyen, Götz George, Georges Rivière, Robert GrafThrillera.k.a. Mörderspiel.
West German-French co-production
My Husband, the Economic MiracleUlrich ErfurthMarika Rökk, Fritz Tillmann, Cornelia FroboessComedy
The Nina B. AffairRobert SiodmakNadja Tiller, Pierre Brasseur, Walter Giller, Charles RégnierDramaWest German-French co-production
One Prettier Than the OtherAxel von AmbesserHeidi Brühl, Senta Berger, Peter VogelComedy[3]
Only the WindFritz UmgelterFreddy Quinn, Gustav Knuth, Cordula TrantowMusical
Our House in CameroonAlfred VohrerGötz George, Johanna von Koczian, Horst Frank, Hans Söhnker, Kenneth SpencerAdventure
The Phony AmericanÁkos RáthonyiMichael Hinz, Christine Kaufmann, William Bendix, Ron RandellCrime comedy
Pichler's Books Are Not in OrderHans QuestTheo Lingen, Georg Thomalla, Karin DorComedy[4]
Question 7Stuart RosenbergChristian De Bresson, Almut Eggert, Erik Schumann, Fritz WepperDramaAmerican-West German co-production
RamonaPaul MartinSenta Berger, Joachim Hansen, Georg Thomalla, Judith Dornys, The Blue DiamondsMusical comedy
The Return of Doctor MabuseHarald ReinlGert Fröbe, Lex Barker, Daliah Lavi, Werner Peters, Ady Berber, Wolfgang PreissThrillerWest German-Italian-French co-production
Das RiesenradGéza von RadványiMaria Schell, O. W. FischerDramaEntered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival
Riviera StoryWolfgang BeckerUlla Jacobsson, Wolfgang Preiss, Hartmut ReckDrama
Robert and BertramHans DeppeWilly Millowitsch, Vico TorrianiComedy
The Shadows Grow LongerLadislao VajdaLuise Ullrich, Barbara Rütting, Hansjörg Felmy, Loni von FriedlDramaSwiss-West German co-production
The Strange CountessJosef von BákyJoachim Fuchsberger, Lil Dagover, Klaus Kinski, Brigitte Grothum, Fritz Rasp, Eddi ArentMystery thrillerBased on Edgar Wallace
Taxi for TobrukDenys de La PatellièreCharles Aznavour, Lino Ventura, Hardy KrügerWarFrench-West German co-production
There Is Still Room in HellErnst R. von TheumerBarbara Valentin, Paul Glawion, Hermann Nehlsen, Maria Vincent, Fikret Hakan, Sadri AlışıkCrimeWest German-Turkish co-production
This Time It Must Be CaviarGéza von RadványiO.W. Fischer, Eva Bartok, Senta BergerComedy thriller[5]
Three Men in a BoatHelmut WeissWalter Giller, Heinz Erhardt, Hans-Joachim KulenkampffComedy
Town Without PityGottfried ReinhardtKirk Douglas, Christine Kaufmann, E. G. Marshall, Robert Blake, Barbara Rütting, Hans Nielsen, Ingrid van BergenDramaAmerican-West German-Swiss co-production
The TransportJürgen RolandHannes Messemer, Armin Dahlen, Inge LangenWar drama[6]
Treibjagd auf ein LebenRalph LotharIngrid Andree, Horst Frank, Dietmar SchönherrThrillera.k.a. Terror Calls at Night
Two Among MillionsVictor Vicas, Wieland LiebskeHardy Krüger, Loni von Friedl, Walter GillerDrama
Und sowas nennt sich LebenGéza von RadványiKarin Baal, Michael Hinz, Elke SommerDrama
Until Hell Is FrozenLeopold LaholaGötz George, Charles MillotWara.k.a. Der Teufel spielte Balalaika
Via MalaPaul MayGert Fröbe, Joachim Hansen, Christine KaufmannDrama
What Is Father Doing in Italy?Hans Dieter SchwarzeWilly Fritsch, Gerhard Riedmann, Peter Kraus, Harald JuhnkeMusical comedy
Who Are You, Mr. Sorge?Yves CiampiThomas Holtzmann, Mario Adorf, Keiko Kishi, Eitarō Ozawa, Kōji Nanbara, Nadine Basile, Ingrid van BergenWar, Spy thrillerFrench-Japanese-West German-Italian co-production
World in My PocketAlvin RakoffRod Steiger, Nadja Tiller, Peter van Eyck, Jean Servais, Ian BannenCrimea.k.a. An einem Freitag um halb zwölf.
West German-Italian-French co-production
You Must Be Blonde on CapriWolfgang SchleifKarin Baal, Helmuth Lohner, Hans Nielsen, Nadja Regin, Maurizio ArenaComedy
Zu jung für die Liebe?Erica BalquéLoni von FriedlDrama

Documentaries and television films

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Affairs of StateVolker von CollandeHertha Feiler, Friedrich Domin, Jürgen GoslarComedya.k.a. Staatsaffairen
a.k.a. Staatsaffären
AiméeRaoul Wolfgang SchnellHannelore Schroth, Karl Michael Vogler, Rolf BoysenComedy
Alice Sit-by-the-FirePaul VerhoevenLuise Ullrich, Karl Schönböck, Lis Verhoeven, Vera Tschechowa, Hans ReiserComedya.k.a. Froher Herbst des Lebens
All My SonsFranz Peter WirthPaul Dahlke, Alice Treff, Götz GeorgeDrama
Ein AugenzeugeGustav BurmesterWerner Bruhns, Anneli GrangetCrimea.k.a. False Witness
Aus Gründen der SicherheitKonrad WagnerSiegfried LowitzDrama
Biographie eines SchokoladentagesPeter LilienthalLudwig Thiesen, Elke Arendt, Max HauflerComedy
Brief EncounterPeter BeauvaisAgnes Fink, Peter PasettiDramaa.k.a. Zwischen den Zügen
Brutality in StoneAlexander Kluge,
Peter Schamoni		DocumentaryShort film
Clash by NightGustav BurmesterEva Katharina Schultz, Ullrich Haupt, Heinz Drache, Anneli GrangetDramaa.k.a. Unseliger Sommer
Counsellor at LawFranz Josef WildCarl-Heinz Schroth, Barbara Rütting, Eric PohlmannDrama
The Country GirlHorst BalzerErnst Deutsch, Hannelore Schroth, Heinz DracheDramaa.k.a. Ein Mädchen vom Lande
Cue for PassionJohn OldenHartmut Reck, Gisela Uhlen, Wolfgang Büttner, Ingmar ZeisbergDramaa.k.a. Ruf zur Leidenschaft
A Death in the FamilyKurt HorwitzPeter Pasetti, Heinz Drache, Ann Smyrner, Agnes FinkCrimea.k.a. Unerwartet verschied ...
Dinner with the FamilyWalter RillaHeinz Bennent, Ingrid Pan, Gisela Trowe, Herbert FleischmannComedya.k.a. Das Rendezvous von Senlis
Elisabeth von EnglandHanns KorngiebelElisabeth Flickenschildt, Carl Lange, Hermann Schomberg, Peter MosbacherDrama
The Emperor JonesWilhelm SemmelrothKenneth Spencer, Siegfried WischnewskiDrama
Der entscheidende AugenblickImo MoszkowiczMathias Wieman, Günther TaborDramaa.k.a. The Decisive Moment
a.k.a. Panic Button
Das exaltierte FräuleinMax Peter AmmannClaudia Sorbas, Karl Michael Vogler, Irene Marhold, Benno SterzenbachComedya.k.a. Los melindres de Belisa
FamilienpapiereKurt WilhelmCarl-Heinz SchrothCrime comedya.k.a. Une histoire de brigands
Der FeindHans-Reinhard MüllerAgnes Fink, Pinkas Braun, Peter Arens, Peter LührDramaa.k.a. L'ennemi
Flight to AfarRainer WolffhardtRobert Graf, Paul Dahlke, Carl LangeDramaa.k.a. Sansibar
Der FlüchtlingWerner VölgerErik Schumann, Ruth Maria Kubitschek, Hanns Ernst JägerDramaa.k.a. The Refugee
a.k.a. The Fugitive
FocusRolf HädrichHans Caninenberg, Lola Müthel, Hans Helmut DickowDramaa.k.a. Brennpunkt
General QuixottePeter BeauvaisFritz Tillmann, Werner Finck, Gerd Baltus, Angelika Bender, Rudolf RhombergComedya.k.a. The Fighting Cock
a.k.a. L'Hurluberlu ou le Réactionnaire amoureux
Die göttliche JetteAlfred BraunSabine Hahn, Lucie Mannheim, Rudolf PlatteMusical, Biography
The Grand TourWilliam DieterleAgnes Fink, Paul Hubschmid, Werner Finck, Ingmar ZeisbergDrama
The HavenGustav BurmesterHannelore Schroth, Wolfgang KielingDramaa.k.a. Zuflucht
Invitation to the CastleKlaus WagnerHarald Leipnitz, Ingrid Ernest, Krista KellerComedya.k.a. Ring Round the Moon
Jack MortimerMichael KehlmannGunther Malzacher, Ingrid van Bergen, Horst Niendorf, Hertha MartinThriller
Johnny BelindaFranz Josef WildVioletta Ferrari, Hellmut LangeDrama
The JournalistsFritz UmgelterAlfred Schieske, Dagmar Altrichter, Karl Walter Diess, Heinz WeissComedya.k.a. Die Journalisten
Judgement DayMichael KehlmannKlausjürgen Wussow, Ilse SteppatDramaa.k.a. Der jüngste Tag
KahlHaro SenftDocumentaryShort film
Die KassetteRudolf NoelteTheo LingenComedy
Kiss Me, KateImo MoszkowiczHannelore Schroth, Gerhard Riedmann, Christiane Maybach, Harald Leipnitz, Horst Tappert, Peter CarstenMusical
Korczak und die KinderSam BesekowFriedrich Domin, Paul Edwin RothWar, Dramaa.k.a. Doctor Korczak and the Children
Die KurvePeter ZadekKlaus Kinski, Helmut Qualtinger, Gernot DudaBlack comedya.k.a. The Curve
The LessonSylvain DhommeRobert Freitag, Krista Keller, Therese GiehseBlack comedy
LiselottKurt WilhelmGerlinde Locker, Peter ArensMusical
Look Homeward, AngelJohn OldenRené Deltgen, Inge Meysel, Dietmar Schönherr, Christoph BantzerDrama
LysistrataFritz KortnerRomy Schneider, Barbara Rütting, Ruth Maria KubitschekDrama
Madame de...Peter BeauvaisKarin Hübner, Fritz Tillmann, Pinkas Braun, Werner FinckDramaa.k.a. The Earrings of Madame de...
Der Mann von draußenWilm ten HaafLil Dagover, Hans Helmut DickowThrillera.k.a. The Man
Der Mann von drübenWilm ten HaafRudolf Platte, Hellmut Lange, Alexander KerstDrama
Die Marquise von ArcisFalk HarnackUta Sax, Hilde Krahl, Alexander Kerst, Brigitte MiraComedya.k.a. The Mask of Virtue
Mary RoseEdward RotheHeidelinde Weis, Dietmar SchönherrFantasy
The Merry VineyardHermann PfeifferErwin Linder, Monika DahlbergDramaa.k.a. Der fröhliche Weinberg
Die MitschuldigenHans SchweikartGertrud Kückelmann, Alfred Balthoff, Jürgen Goslar, Peter SchütteCrime comedy
A Moon for the MisbegottenLudwig CremerHeinz Reincke, Martha Wallner, Walter RichterDrama
NoraMichael KehlmannElfriede Kuzmany, Paul Dahlke, Manfred Inger, Horst TappertDramaa.k.a. A Doll's House
Our TownLudwig CremerCordula Trantow, Fritz Wepper, Robert GrafDrama
The OvercoatWalter HennWalter Bluhm, Richard MünchDramaa.k.a. Der Mantel
Payment DeferredFranz Peter WirthWolfgang Kieling, Edith Heerdegen, Eva Pflug, Fritz WepperCrimea.k.a. Zahlungsaufschub
The PersiansHans LietzauThomas Holtzmann, Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Wolfgang Büttner, Rolf Boysen, Friedrich DominDrama
The Picture of Dorian GrayWilhelm SemmelrothSebastian FischerDrama
The Prince of HomburgFritz UmgelterThomas Holtzmann, Ewald BalserDrama
QuadrilleCarl-Heinz SchrothAnton Diffring, Viktor Staal, Karin Jacobsen, Erika von Thellmann, Bobby ToddComedy
A Quiet Game of CardsEdward RotheWerner Hinz, Bernhard Minetti, Leonard SteckelThrillera.k.a. Das Kartenspiel
RhinocerosGustav Rudolf SellnerBernhard WickiFantasya.k.a. Die Nashörner
The Sacred FlameReinhard ElsnerDoris Kirchner, Günther Schramm, Hilde Körber, Paul Albert Krumm, Harry Wüstenhagen, Gisela MattishentDramaa.k.a. Die heilige Flamme
Ein schöner TagWalter HennTrude Hesterberg, Joachim Teege, Ilse Bally, Horst TappertComedy
Schritte in der NachtTheo MezgerErik SchumannThriller
Schweik in the Second World WarRainer WolffhardtHanns Ernst JägerWar, Comedya.k.a. Schweyk in the Second World War
Song of SongsHans SchweikartPeter Lühr, Heide von Stombeck, Karl Michael Vogler, Eva PflugComedy
TobbyHansjürgen PohlandToby FichelscherMusic, Documentary
Tonight in SamarkandEdward RotheBarbara Rütting, Claus Holm, Gustavo RojoDrama
A Touch of the PoetJürgen GoslarHans Söhnker, Judith Holzmeister, Katinka Hoffmann, Marianne HoppeDrama
TovarichMax Peter AmmannLukas Ammann, Hanne Wieder, Leon AskinComedya.k.a. Towarisch
Trap for a Lonely ManRaoul Wolfgang SchnellWolfgang Forester, Eva Pflug, Pinkas BraunThrillera.k.a. Die Falle
Uncle HarryPeter BeauvaisRudolf Platte, Edith Heerdegen, Ursula GrableyCrime drama
Und Pippa tanzt!Fritz UmgelterGitty Djamal, Peter Fricke, Gustav Knuth, Carl Wery, Wolfgang ReichmannDramaa.k.a. And Pippa Dances
The Vinegar TreePeter BeauvaisFita Benkhoff, Sabine Sinjen, Alexander Kerst, Fritz Tillmann, Charlotte KerrComedya.k.a. Erinnerst du dich?
VorsätzlichKonrad WagnerMargot Trooger, Friedrich JoloffCrimea.k.a. Design for Murder
Wie einst im MaiThomas EngelPeer Schmidt, Liane Croon, Gunnar MöllerMusical
The Wild DuckRudolf NoelteDieter Borsche, Werner Hinz, Sabine SinjenDrama
The Winslow BoyFranz Peter WirthPeter Pasetti, Paul Dahlke, Alice TreffDramaa.k.a. Der Fall Winslow
Wir waren dreiRainer WolffhardtWolfgang Kieling, Wolfgang Büttner, Benno Sterzenbach, Gisela TroweDramaa.k.a. Nous étions trois
X Y ZHans Dieter SchwarzeErik Schumann, Grit Boettcher, Hans HoltComedy
Zeit des GlücksRudolf JugertElfriede Kuzmany, Peter Lühr, Rolf Boysen, Walter Buschhoff, Grit Boettcher, Rainer Brandt, Anaid IplicjianComedya.k.a. Auprès de ma blonde
Zwei KrawattenPeter HamelHelmut Schmid, Ingrid van Bergen, Karola EbelingMusical

Bibliography

  • Bergfelder, Tim. International Adventures: German Popular Cinema and European Co-Productions in the 1960s. Berghahn Books, 2005.

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References

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