Frank Beyer

Born: 1932-05-26

Birthplace: Nobitz, Germany

Biography

Frank Paul Beyer was a German film director. In East Germany he was one of the most important film directors, working for the state film monopoly DEFA and directed films that dealt mostly with the Nazi era and contemporary East Germany. His film Trace of Stones was banned for 20 years in 1966 by the ruling SED.

Known For

Five Cartridges
Naked Among Wolves
Jacob the Liar
Trace of Time: The Director Frank Beyer
The Break
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick
Das Stacheltier: Fridericus Rex - Part Eleven
The Last U-Boat
Der Geizige
While All Germans Sleep

Top Movie Credits

Five Cartridges Director
Naked Among Wolves Screenplay
Jacob the Liar Director
Trace of Time: The Director Frank Beyer himself
The Break Director
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick Director
Das Stacheltier: Fridericus Rex - Part Eleven Director
The Last U-Boat Director
Der Geizige Director
While All Germans Sleep Director