Local film casting

t is still a while away, but I might as well post it now to see if I can get a cast out of the way early on.

 

This fall I will be making a short film entitled "Enemies" (working title), and I will need a particular cast.

 

"Enemies" is about a German WWII veteran who comes to America (particularly St. Louis) to track down the wife of a man who was killed back in the war.  He is tracking her down because he knows something about her deceased husband that she doesn't know.  The film is also about how people on both sides tried to regain some semblance of a life, living with great regret, and also trying to cope with old age and death.

 

Characters

 

Here is a description of the characters and what I'm looking for in actors/actress.

 

WILHELM STRAUSSMANN

Old German who is very secretive, and often lies to get himself out of nervous situations.  Seemingly gentle man who was mentally and emotionally scarred in World War II and since the end of the war has tried to lead a good, normal life.  Lives with a lot of regret, and has a slight air of determination in his character.  Very out of touch with the United States. 

 

*Actors:  Age 60-80 years old.  Needs to look European in a way.  Knowing German is a plus but not required (lines will be translated).

 

HARRIET MARTIN

Old widow to a man killed in WWII.  Very gentle and giving, yet gullible.  She is fascinated after meeting Wilhelm and through their relationship we see that she in a way has never gotten over her husband's death back in the war.  Has no real regrets about her life.  Open-minded and good-tempered.

 

*Actresses:  Age 60-80 years old.  Not really any other qualifications.

 

Minor roles:

Curtis and Ernie:  Two young males who are in the flashback scene who get caught up in a battle.

Nick Martin:  Young male in the flashback scene who is killed

Two German soldiers:  Aged 20-35.  German is not required but certainly not frowned upon (again, lines will be translated). 

Young Wilhelm Straussmann:  Young male aged 20-30.  Same qualifications as the other Germans

 

Again, it will be a long time until I shoot (Somewhere between late October and early January), but I thought I might as well post it now.  I believe this is a very important film to make (maybe one of the first narratives about WWII veterans not immediately following the war), and if you feel as though one of these roles may be for you, or if you know someone who might be good for one of these roles, please feel free to get in touch with me.  Below is some information on how to contact me.

Thank you.

 

John W. Richter

RichterFilms

 

Email:  richtersaurus@gmail.com

Phone:  314-288-7113