No Poster
Brennpunkt 1961
Overview
Lawrence Neman is a well-heeled New York average citizen. One day when he needs glasses, his appearance takes on a trait that corresponds to the widespread notions of Jewish physiognomy. As a result, Newman is soon treated and harassed as a Jew, feeling the latent anti-Semitism - which is first expressed by the fact that he loses his job. His opposition to the stupid dictatorship of public opinion is becoming increasingly violent, against prejudice and exclusion. Consciously he steps on the side
Director: Rolf Hädrich
Cast

Hans Caninenberg
Lawrence Newman

Lola Müthel
Gertrud Hart

Hans Helmut Dickow
Finkelstein

Friedrich Maurer
Augenarzt
Conny Palme
Zweiter Polizist