A Long Way to School
Der lange Ritt zur Schule
Synopsis
A young boy fantasizes his way to school into a battle between cowboys and Indians, where the bad guys want to steal some gold medals. Real events and fantasy interacts in his mind.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Frank Träger
Alex Hoffmann
Iris Riffert
Maren Burmester
Klaus Piontek
Direktor Duck
Barbara Schnitzler
Lehrerin Schindler
Dieter Franke
Hausmeister Sander
Gojko Mitić
Sportlehrer Geisel / Roter Milan
Günter Schubert
Herr Hoffmann
Ellen Hellwig
Frau Hoffmann
Fritz Marquardt
Pferdekrüger
Klaus Manchen
Bullenjack
Rolf Hoppe
Ein Guter Reiter
Alfred Struwe
Leon Niemczyk
Fred Delmare
Hartmut Beer
Jörg Panknin
Petr Skarke
Bruno Carstens
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Losansky
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Karau, Gisela Karau, Gerhard Holtz-Baumert
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Original Title
- Der lange Ritt zur Schule
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Losansky
Günter Karau, Gisela Karau, Gerhard Holtz-Baumert
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Ursula Zweig
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf Losansky
Director
Günter Karau
Writer
Gisela Karau
Writer
Ursula Zweig
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Long Way to School
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Long Way to School about?
A young boy fantasizes his way to school into a battle between cowboys and Indians, where the bad guys want to steal some gold medals. Real events and fantasy interacts in his mind.
Who directed A Long Way to School?
A Long Way to School was directed by Rolf Losansky.
Who stars in A Long Way to School?
The principal cast of A Long Way to School includes Frank Träger, Iris Riffert, Klaus Piontek, Barbara Schnitzler, Dieter Franke.
When was A Long Way to School released and how long is it?
A Long Way to School was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for A Long Way to School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Long Way to School was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse.
Is A Long Way to School based on a book or true story?
A Long Way to School is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gerhard Holtz-Baumert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Long Way to School?
A Long Way to School holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).