Carnations in Aspic
Nelken in Aspik
Synopsis
A commercial artist with a lisp chooses silence, unexpectedly propelling his career. His perceived innovation leads to rapid advancement in an ad agency. Mueller-Stahl shines in this biting critique of East German workplace culture.
Top Cast
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Armin Mueller-Stahl
Wolfgang Schmidt
Helga Sasse
Cilly
Erik S. Klein
Siegfried Huster
Helga Göring
Kollegin Kühn
Herbert Köfer
Dietmar Freiherr von Fredersdorff-Lützenheim
Eva-Maria Hagen
Helene
Edwin Marian
Bernie
Traute Sense
Frau
Horst Papke
Mann
Horst Rehberg
Mann
Norbert Christian
Psychiater
Winfried Glatzeder
Dr. Jonas
Eberhard Cohrs
Eberhard Kurz
Jürgen Zartmann
Oberwachmeister Schwankauz
Lutz Stückrath
Bleurop Mitarbeiter
Brigitte Krause
Kritikerin
Erich Mirek
Leiter der Kommission
Barbara Adolph
Außenhändler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Günter Reisch
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Reisch, Kurt Belicke
- Original Score
- Reinhard Lakomy
- Original Title
- Nelken in Aspik
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Günter Reisch
Günter Reisch, Kurt Belicke, Gabriele Herzog
Reinhard Lakomy
Günter Haubold
Monika Schindler
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Reisch
Director
Günter Reisch
Screenplay
Günter Haubold
Director of Photography
Werner Bergemann
Costume Design
Monika Schindler
Editor
Reinhard Lakomy
Original Music Composer
Harry Leupold
Production Design
Kurt Belicke
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnations in Aspic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carnations in Aspic about?
A commercial artist with a lisp chooses silence, unexpectedly propelling his career. His perceived innovation leads to rapid advancement in an ad agency. Mueller-Stahl shines in this biting critique of East German workplace culture.
Who directed Carnations in Aspic?
Carnations in Aspic was directed by Günter Reisch.
Who stars in Carnations in Aspic?
The principal cast of Carnations in Aspic includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Helga Sasse, Erik S. Klein, Helga Göring, Herbert Köfer.
When was Carnations in Aspic released and how long is it?
Carnations in Aspic was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Carnations in Aspic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carnations in Aspic was composed by Reinhard Lakomy.