On the Sunny Side
Auf der Sonnenseite
Synopsis
The story of the steel melter Martin Hoff, whose factory delegates him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor Manfred Krug. Like his (film) hero, Krug works as a steel melter, does artwork, sings and acts, and is sent to drama school. Like his hero, who behaves anarchically and conspicuously, Krug is soon expelled from school.
Top Cast
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Manfred Krug
Martin Hoff
Marita Böhme
Ottilie Zinn
Heinz Schubert
Felix Schnepf
Fred Mahr
Jens Krüger
Günter Naumann
Raupenfahrer
Fred Delmare
Aufsichtsbeamter
Jutta Wachowiak
Sängerin / Schauspielschülerin
Gert Andreae
Matze Wind
Peter Sturm
Carola Braunbock
Gerd E. Schäfer
Werner Lierck
Horst Friedrich
Willi Schwabe
Willi Neuenhahn
Rolf Herricht
Werner Senftleben
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralf Kirsten
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralf Kirsten, Heinz Kahlau, Gisela Steineckert
- Original Score
- André Asriel
- Original Title
- Auf der Sonnenseite
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralf Kirsten
Ralf Kirsten, Heinz Kahlau, Gisela Steineckert
André Asriel
Christel Röhl
Department Leadership Roster
Ralf Kirsten
Director
Ralf Kirsten
Writer
Heinz Kahlau
Writer
Gisela Steineckert
Writer
Christel Röhl
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 On the Sunny Side
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What is On the Sunny Side about?
The story of the steel melter Martin Hoff, whose factory delegates him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor Manfred Krug. Like his (film) hero, Krug works as a steel melter, does artwork, sings and acts, and is sent to drama school. Like his hero, who behaves anarchically and conspicuously, Krug is soon expelled from school.
Who directed On the Sunny Side?
On the Sunny Side was directed by Ralf Kirsten.
Who stars in On the Sunny Side?
The principal cast of On the Sunny Side includes Manfred Krug, Marita Böhme, Heinz Schubert, Fred Mahr, Günter Naumann.
When was On the Sunny Side released and how long is it?
On the Sunny Side was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Sunny Side?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Sunny Side was composed by André Asriel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Sunny Side?
On the Sunny Side holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).