The Just People of Kummerow
Die Gerechten von Kummerow
Synopsis
In a remote Prussian village, the shepherd Krischan with his fantastic stories is the attraction point for the children. One day they experience together how the Müller Düker beats his horse to death and intervene. Düker sues her for body injury at the district court, and because the main accused, Krischan, lives illegally in the village without papers, the village community decides to deport him before the trial. Krischan disappears. The children feel the loss painfully, are outraged by the adults. The boys Martin and John search for Krischan on an adventurous ride and are put by the police. Krischan remains gone.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jan Rohde
Martin
Mario Herrmann
Johannes
Martin Trettau
Grambauer
Erik S. Klein
Breithaupt
Walter Jupé
Kannegießer
Rolf Hoppe
Superintendent
Fred Delmare
Krischan
Wolfgang Dehler
Düker
Erdmute Schmidt-Christian
Luise
Erich Brauer
Raschbauer
Gerd Ehlers
Wendland
Hans Klering
Bärensprung
Jürgen Zartmann
Trebbin
Siegfried Weiß
Angela Brunner
Gerhard Lau
Gisa Stoll
Peter Brang
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Luderer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ehm Welk, Konrad Reich, Wolfgang Luderer
- Original Score
- Helmut Nier
- Original Title
- Die Gerechten von Kummerow
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Luderer
Ehm Welk, Konrad Reich, Wolfgang Luderer
Helmut Nier
Thea Richter
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Luderer
Director
Konrad Reich
Writer
Wolfgang Luderer
Writer
Thea Richter
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Just People of Kummerow
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What is The Just People of Kummerow about?
In a remote Prussian village, the shepherd Krischan with his fantastic stories is the attraction point for the children. One day they experience together how the Müller Düker beats his horse to death and intervene. Düker sues her for body injury at the district court, and because the main accused, Krischan, lives illegally in the village without papers, the village community decides to deport him before the trial. Krischan disappears. The children feel the loss painfully, are outraged by the adults. The boys Martin and John search for Krischan on an adventurous ride and are put by the police. Krischan remains gone.
Who directed The Just People of Kummerow?
The Just People of Kummerow was directed by Wolfgang Luderer.
Who stars in The Just People of Kummerow?
The principal cast of The Just People of Kummerow includes Jan Rohde, Mario Herrmann, Martin Trettau, Erik S. Klein, Walter Jupé.
When was The Just People of Kummerow released and how long is it?
The Just People of Kummerow was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Just People of Kummerow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Just People of Kummerow was composed by Helmut Nier.
Is The Just People of Kummerow based on a book or true story?
The Just People of Kummerow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ehm Welk".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Just People of Kummerow?
The Just People of Kummerow holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).