Career (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Career is a drama, crime, war and history film directed by Heiner Carow, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Günter Walcher, 40-years-old, is a hardworking, apolitical West German businessman caught in a moral conflict. He is offered a promotion to become the head of a division—on the condition that he find a reason to fire Zacharias, a communist and the work council chairman.
Who’s in it. Career stars Rüdiger Joswig as Harald Walcher, Katja Paryla as Frau Walcher, Brigitte Krause as Mutter Walcher and Jürgen Hentsch as Direktor Stahlberg, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Career page.
If you liked it. Fans of Career tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Career (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Career change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Career?
- Career stars Rüdiger Joswig, Katja Paryla, Brigitte Krause, Jürgen Hentsch and Ute Christensen.
- When was Career released?
- Career was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.