Once Is Never
Einmal ist keinmal
Synopsis
A musician seeks a peaceful vacation in a Vogtland village but is soon overwhelmed by requests for a symphonic composition and a pop song for a local dance band, leaving him with no time to relax.
Top Cast
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Horst Drinda
Peter Weselin
Brigitte Krause
Anna Hunzele
Paul Schulz-Wernburg
Edeltanne
Annemone Haase
Elvira
Christoph Engel
Erwin
Friedrich Gnaß
Hunzele
Lotte Loebinger
Muhme
Hilmar Thate
Buhlemann
Fritz Decho
Fibrament
Horst Gentzen
Gack
Johannes Arpe
Arzt
Georg Niemann
Düdelit-Düdelat
Edgar Engelmann
Gwriz
Erich Brauer
Kranz
Johanna Bucher
Frau Kranz
Johannes Siegert
Dr. Scherb
Inge Huber
Marie Alvert
Gertrud Paulun
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konrad Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Konrad Wolf, Paul Wiens
- Original Score
- Günter Kochan
- Original Title
- Einmal ist keinmal
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konrad Wolf
Konrad Wolf, Paul Wiens
Günter Kochan
Werner Bergmann
Friedel Welsandt
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Bergmann
Director of Photography
Konrad Wolf
Director
Konrad Wolf
Writer
Friedel Welsandt
Editor
Paul Wiens
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Is Never
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Is Never about?
A musician seeks a peaceful vacation in a Vogtland village but is soon overwhelmed by requests for a symphonic composition and a pop song for a local dance band, leaving him with no time to relax.
Who directed Once Is Never?
Once Is Never was directed by Konrad Wolf.
Who stars in Once Is Never?
The principal cast of Once Is Never includes Horst Drinda, Brigitte Krause, Paul Schulz-Wernburg, Annemone Haase, Christoph Engel.
When was Once Is Never released and how long is it?
Once Is Never was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Is Never?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Is Never was composed by Günter Kochan.