Der Trinker
Synopsis
Hans Fallada tells in his published after the war novel "The drinker" the story of the agricultural wholesaler Erwin Sommer, who flees from his narrow bourgeois relations under the burdens of the new times in the kingdom of the king alcohol, whose liberty and independence promises prove a lie - the only truth of the alcohol. On behalf of the WDR television play Ulrich Plenzdorf has adapted Fallada's 1944/45 novel for a film adaptation by Tom Toelle with Harald Juhnke in the main role of Erwin Sommer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Der Trinker
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-09
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Toelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Toelle, Hans Fallada, Ulrich Plenzdorf
- Original Score
- Jürgen Knieper
- Original Title
- Der Trinker
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Artus-Film, ARD, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Toelle
Tom Toelle, Hans Fallada, Ulrich Plenzdorf
Jürgen Knieper
Achim Poulheim
Karin Nowarra
Martin Wiebel
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Toelle
Director
Tom Toelle
Writer
Ulrich Plenzdorf
Writer
Martin Wiebel
Producer
Jürgen Knieper
Original Music Composer
Achim Poulheim
Director of Photography
Karin Nowarra
Editor
Götz Heymann
Production Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Der Trinker.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Der Trinker.
The List
MovieLens[50K:]
Similar Titles to Der Trinker
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
6.5
7.7
6.8
6.7
7.7
7.6
8.3
6.9
7.0
7.9
8.1
6.0
7.5
7.7
7.7
7.8
7.3
7.7
More Like Der Trinker
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Der Trinker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Trinker about?
Hans Fallada tells in his published after the war novel "The drinker" the story of the agricultural wholesaler Erwin Sommer, who flees from his narrow bourgeois relations under the burdens of the new times in the kingdom of the king alcohol, whose liberty and independence promises prove a lie - the only truth of the alcohol. On behalf of the WDR television play Ulrich Plenzdorf has adapted Fallada's 1944/45 novel for a film adaptation by Tom Toelle with Harald Juhnke in the main role of Erwin Sommer.
Who directed Der Trinker?
Der Trinker was directed by Tom Toelle.
Who stars in Der Trinker?
The principal cast of Der Trinker includes Harald Juhnke, Jutta Wachowiak, Deborah Kaufmann, Eberhard Esche, Christian Grashof.
When was Der Trinker released and how long is it?
Der Trinker was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Trinker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Trinker was composed by Jürgen Knieper.
Is Der Trinker based on a book or true story?
Der Trinker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Fallada".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Trinker?
Der Trinker holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).