Sunday Drivers
Sonntagsfahrer
Synopsis
On August 12, 1961, eight people in three cars set off for Berlin from Leipzig. They want to go to the West. The initiator is the philistine Spiessack, who drives the others, who have embarked on the adventure with mixed feelings. It becomes a journey with numerous incidents and panic, which causes the different characters to clash. When they finally arrive in Berlin the next day, they are not allowed to cross the border. The only option is to return. At home, Spiessack is met by a policeman in his living room - with the slogan "We'll be back" written on the wall.
Top Cast
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Harald Halgardt
Spiessack
Herwart Grosse
Dr. Denker
Irene Korb
Miriam
Erich Gerberding
Teichert
Ellinor Vogel
Friedchen
Gerd Ehlers
Rosentreter
Angelica Domröse
Sabine
Hartmut Kirschke
Gemulf
Erika Dunkelmann
Wirtin
Hans Finohr
Kontrolleur
Günter Naumann
Volkspolizist
Rita Hempel
Bäuerin
Walter E. Fuß
Autoschlossermeister
Helmut Schreiber
Professor
Erich Mirek
Volkspolizist
Wolfgang Ostberg
Bauernbursche
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerhard Klein
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Georg Egel, Wolfgang Kohlhaase
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Neef
- Original Title
- Sonntagsfahrer
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerhard Klein
Karl Georg Egel, Wolfgang Kohlhaase, Klaus Wischnewski
Wilhelm Neef
Helmut Bergmann
Evelyn Carow
Department Leadership Roster
Gerhard Klein
Director
Karl Georg Egel
Screenplay
Wolfgang Kohlhaase
Screenplay
Helmut Bergmann
Director of Photography
Ingeborg Wilfert
Costume Design
Evelyn Carow
Editor
Wilhelm Neef
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday Drivers
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What is Sunday Drivers about?
On August 12, 1961, eight people in three cars set off for Berlin from Leipzig. They want to go to the West. The initiator is the philistine Spiessack, who drives the others, who have embarked on the adventure with mixed feelings. It becomes a journey with numerous incidents and panic, which causes the different characters to clash. When they finally arrive in Berlin the next day, they are not allowed to cross the border. The only option is to return. At home, Spiessack is met by a policeman in his living room - with the slogan "We'll be back" written on the wall.
Who directed Sunday Drivers?
Sunday Drivers was directed by Gerhard Klein.
Who stars in Sunday Drivers?
The principal cast of Sunday Drivers includes Harald Halgardt, Herwart Grosse, Irene Korb, Erich Gerberding, Ellinor Vogel.
When was Sunday Drivers released and how long is it?
Sunday Drivers was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunday Drivers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunday Drivers was composed by Wilhelm Neef.