Pole Poppenspäler
Synopsis
On his travels, Paul, a journeyman from northern Germany, runs into a childhood friend, Lisei, a puppeteer's daughter. They fall in love and get married. Together with Lisei's father, the young couple moves to Paul's hometown. Although Paul himself is accepted - even respected - by the stuck-up and snooty citizens, the young woman is rejected by the town dwellers, who are imbued with class arrogance. Paul stands up for his wife but the scorn and abuse heaped on her weigh heavily upon him.
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Heliane Bei
Lisei
Heinz Höpner
Paul Paulsen
Willy Kleinoschegg
Herr Tendler
Paula Braend
Frau Tendler
Ines Hennig
Lisei (jung)
Leny Marenbach
Frau Paulsen
Fredy Barten
Fleischer
Annemarie Hase
Kröpellieschen
Agnes Kraus
Frau Schmidt
Erich Nadler
Bürger
Ellen Plessow
Bürgerin
Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
Lou Seitz
Aribert Grimmer
Rudolf Klix
Rudolf Schröder
Egon Vogel
Charles Hans Vogt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Pohl
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Pohl, Theodor Storm
- Original Score
- Alfred Strasser
- Original Title
- Pole Poppenspäler
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Pohl
Arthur Pohl, Theodor Storm
Alfred Strasser
Hildegard Tegener
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Pohl
Director
Arthur Pohl
Writer
Hildegard Tegener
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 Pole Poppenspäler
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What is Pole Poppenspäler about?
On his travels, Paul, a journeyman from northern Germany, runs into a childhood friend, Lisei, a puppeteer's daughter. They fall in love and get married. Together with Lisei's father, the young couple moves to Paul's hometown. Although Paul himself is accepted - even respected - by the stuck-up and snooty citizens, the young woman is rejected by the town dwellers, who are imbued with class arrogance. Paul stands up for his wife but the scorn and abuse heaped on her weigh heavily upon him.
Who directed Pole Poppenspäler?
Pole Poppenspäler was directed by Arthur Pohl.
Who stars in Pole Poppenspäler?
The principal cast of Pole Poppenspäler includes Heliane Bei, Heinz Höpner, Willy Kleinoschegg, Paula Braend, Ines Hennig.
When was Pole Poppenspäler released and how long is it?
Pole Poppenspäler was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Pole Poppenspäler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pole Poppenspäler was composed by Alfred Strasser.
Is Pole Poppenspäler based on a book or true story?
Pole Poppenspäler is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodor Storm".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pole Poppenspäler?
Pole Poppenspäler holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).