The Pocket Watch
Die Sprungdeckeluhr
Synopsis
After the Nazis take over political power in Germany, the father of Rosi and Hansi, a member of the communist party, must hide from the police. One thing he left behind is a watch which might contain a message.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gunter Friedrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Joachim Nestler, Gunter Friedrich, Manfred Freitag
- Original Score
- Bernd Wefelmeyer
- Original Title
- Die Sprungdeckeluhr
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe ''Berlin''
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunter Friedrich
Joachim Nestler, Gunter Friedrich, Manfred Freitag
Bernd Wefelmeyer
Wolfgang Braumann
Vera Nowark
Department Leadership Roster
Joachim Nestler
Writer
Gunter Friedrich
Director
Gunter Friedrich
Writer
Vera Nowark
Editor
Manfred Freitag
Writer
Wolfgang Braumann
Director of Photography
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 Pocket Watch
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What is The Pocket Watch about?
After the Nazis take over political power in Germany, the father of Rosi and Hansi, a member of the communist party, must hide from the police. One thing he left behind is a watch which might contain a message.
Who directed The Pocket Watch?
The Pocket Watch was directed by Gunter Friedrich.
Who stars in The Pocket Watch?
The principal cast of The Pocket Watch includes René Tony Spengler, Antje Salz, Günter Schubert, Jörg Kleinau, Jürgen Mai.
When was The Pocket Watch released and how long is it?
The Pocket Watch was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pocket Watch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pocket Watch was composed by Bernd Wefelmeyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pocket Watch?
The Pocket Watch holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).