Sun Seekers
Sonnensucher
Synopsis
A socialist story of "atoms for peace" and compulsory labor in an East German uranium mine under Soviet control.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ulrike Behrmann von Zerboni
Lotte Lutz
Günther Simon
Franz Beier
Erwin Geschonneck
Jupp König
Manja Behrens
Emmi Jahnke
Viktor Avdyushko
Sergei Melnikow
Willi Schrade
Günter Holleck
Erich Franz
Weihrauch
Norbert Christian
Josef Stein
Agnes Kraus
hagere Frau
Brigitte Krause
Berta Mattusche
Horst Kube
Wenzel
Vladimir Yemelyanov
Oberst Fedossjew
Peter Paul Goes
Anneliese Reppel
Ludwig Sachs
Fritz Schlegel
Gertrud Brendler
Oswald Foerderer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konrad Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Wiens, Karl Georg Egel
- Original Score
- Joachim Werzlau
- Original Title
- Sonnensucher
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konrad Wolf
Paul Wiens, Karl Georg Egel
Joachim Werzlau
Werner Bergmann
Christa Wernicke
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Bergmann
Director of Photography
Konrad Wolf
Director
Paul Wiens
Writer
Elli-Charlotte Löffler
Costume Design
Christa Wernicke
Editor
Karl Georg Egel
Writer
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 Sun Seekers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sun Seekers about?
A socialist story of "atoms for peace" and compulsory labor in an East German uranium mine under Soviet control.
Who directed Sun Seekers?
Sun Seekers was directed by Konrad Wolf.
Who stars in Sun Seekers?
The principal cast of Sun Seekers includes Ulrike Behrmann von Zerboni, Günther Simon, Erwin Geschonneck, Manja Behrens, Viktor Avdyushko.
When was Sun Seekers released and how long is it?
Sun Seekers was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Sun Seekers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sun Seekers was composed by Joachim Werzlau.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sun Seekers?
Sun Seekers holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).