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Release History & Theatrical Window
Köln, Lux am Dom
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Vesely
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Vesely, Leo Ti
- Original Score
- Attila Zoller
- Original Title
- Das Brot der frühen Jahre
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Modern Art Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Vesely
Herbert Vesely, Leo Ti, Heinrich Böll
Attila Zoller
Wolf Wirth
Christa Pohland
Hansjürgen Pohland
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Vesely
Director
Christa Pohland
Editor
Herbert Vesely
Screenplay
Leo Ti
Screenplay
Hansjürgen Pohland
Producer
Wolf Wirth
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bread of Those Early Years
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bread of Those Early Years about?
A young electrical engineer, engaged to his boss's daughter and on the way to a secure existence, breaks out of his usual life when he meets a childhood friend.
Who directed The Bread of Those Early Years?
The Bread of Those Early Years was directed by Herbert Vesely.
Who stars in The Bread of Those Early Years?
The principal cast of The Bread of Those Early Years includes Christian Doermer, Karen Blanguernon, Vera Tschechowa, Eike Siegel, Gerry Bretscher.
When was The Bread of Those Early Years released and how long is it?
The Bread of Those Early Years was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bread of Those Early Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bread of Those Early Years was composed by Attila Zoller.
Is The Bread of Those Early Years based on a book or true story?
The Bread of Those Early Years is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Heinrich Böll".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bread of Those Early Years?
The Bread of Those Early Years holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).