Net Worth →
Author Bios

Helmut Käutner: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Helmut Käutner? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
Helmut Käutner
Harry Pot for Anefo via Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Helmut Käutner (25 March 1908 – 20 April 1980) was a German film director active mainly in the 1940s and 1950s. He entered the film industry at the end of the Weimar Republic and released his first films as a director in Nazi Germany. Käutner is relatively unknown outside of Germany, although he is considered one of the best filmmakers in German film history. He was one of the most influential film directors of German post-war cinema and became known for his sophisticated literary adaptations.

Quick facts about Helmut Käutner

  • Full name: Helmut Käutner
  • Born: 1908-03-25
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q69171

Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Helmut Käutner?

Helmut Käutner (25 March 1908 – 20 April 1980) was a German film director active mainly in the 1940s and 1950s.

What nationality is Helmut Käutner?

Helmut Käutner is Germany.

When was Helmut Käutner born?

Helmut Käutner was born on 1908-03-25.

Sources

More in Books & Authors