Atkins
Synopsis
A Western set in the US around the turn of the century. Atkins leaves the city to return to the valley where he formerly lived. There he meets Native Americans who learn to trust him. They ask Atkins to buy weapons for them. On his journey Atkins meets Morris, whose interest in mineral resources puts Atkins loyalty to the Native Americans to the test.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helge Trimpert
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Kolditz, Helge Trimpert
- Original Score
- Jürgen Kehrt
- Original Title
- Atkins
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helge Trimpert
Stefan Kolditz, Helge Trimpert
Jürgen Kehrt
Thea Richter
Department Leadership Roster
Helge Trimpert
Director
Stefan Kolditz
Writer
Helge Trimpert
Writer
Thea Richter
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atkins
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What is Atkins about?
A Western set in the US around the turn of the century. Atkins leaves the city to return to the valley where he formerly lived. There he meets Native Americans who learn to trust him. They ask Atkins to buy weapons for them. On his journey Atkins meets Morris, whose interest in mineral resources puts Atkins loyalty to the Native Americans to the test.
Who directed Atkins?
Atkins was directed by Helge Trimpert.
Who stars in Atkins?
The principal cast of Atkins includes Oleg Borisov, Peter Zimmermann, Colea Răutu, Barbara Dittus, Margit Bendokat.
When was Atkins released and how long is it?
Atkins was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Atkins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Atkins was composed by Jürgen Kehrt.