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Die Entscheidung des Dr. Ahrendt is a film of genre Drama with Fritz Diez
Die Entscheidung des Dr. Ahrendt (1960)
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Genres Drama
Die Entscheidung des Dr. Ahrendt (English-language title: Dr. Ahrendt´s Decision) is an East German black-and-white film, directed by Frank Vogel. It was released in 1960.
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Dr. Ahrendt developed a new model of an iron smelter. When his invention fails to produce the required results, he begins to doubt himself, and is even considered as a liar by some. However, the workers in the factory are determined to achieve the goals set forth, and together with the scientist they manage to prove that the machine can be used as planned.Actors
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