The First Polka

The First Polka is a 1979 West German drama film directed by Klaus Emmerich. It was entered into the 29th Berlin International Film Festival. It is an adaptation of The First Polka: A Novel by Horst Bienek. Cast Maria Schell – Valeska Piontek Erland Josephson – Leo Maria Piontek Guido Wieland – Montag Ernst Stankovski – Wondrak – Anwalt Claus Theo Gärtner – Metzmacher – Feldwebel René Schell – Josef Piontek Marco Kröger – Andreas Miriam Geissler – Ulla Eva Maria Bauer – Tante Lucie Jan Biczycki – Erzpriester Pattas Marie Bardischewski – Wassermilka Regine Lamster – Irma Markus Stolberg – Leutnant Heiko Jessica Früh – Halina Ursula Strätz – Witwe Zoppas References External links