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Spring Takes Time (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1965, Spring Takes Time is a drama film directed by Günter Stahnke, running about 76 minutes.

What it’s about. Was it an act of sabotage or willful negligence? The non-party engineer Heinz Solter is suddenly arrested and accused of approving a defective pipeline that caused a half million loss to his company. At first, the case seems clear-cut for the state prosecutor, but when he probes deeper, he discovers that Solter had acted against his better judgment due to the pressure from his career-driven and authoritarian boss.

Who’s in it. Spring Takes Time stars Eberhard Mellies as Heinz Solter, Günther Simon as Erhard Faber, Doris Abeßer as Inge Solter and Elfriede Née as Ruth Solter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Spring Takes Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spring Takes Time page.

If you liked it. Fans of Spring Takes Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Spring Takes Time (1965)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spring Takes Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Spring Takes Time worth watching?
Spring Takes Time holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Spring Takes Time?
Spring Takes Time stars Eberhard Mellies, Günther Simon, Doris Abeßer, Elfriede Née and Karla Runkehl.
When was Spring Takes Time released?
Spring Takes Time was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.