Der Fremde
Synopsis
After years of drifting around, Willi Palko arrives in the lignite mining area. He was not only looking for a new job, but also wanted to finally settle down here. The party leadership sends him to the Schepp brigade, which has made itself "suspicious" (on paper) due to its extremely high production figures. The stranger is accused of being a spy for the factory management. Willi finds it difficult to assert himself, but he is taken with the big excavator, the prospect of one day being allowed to drive it, and the brash flapper Hanna. He stays, and with his help a mine foreman is exposed as a Western agent and coal production is brought up to a really high level.
Top Cast
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Günter Grabbert
Willi Palko
Harry Hindemith
Wilhelm Schepp
Günther Simon
Parteisekretär Reichert
Helga Göring
Hanna
Johannes Arpe
Betriebsleiter Pfefferkorn
Fred Delmare
Zugfahrer
Christoph Beyertt
LKW-Fahrer
Frithjof Rüde
Rudolf Ulrich
Fritz Schlegel
Erich Brauer
Rudolf Donath
Joachim Tomaschewsky
Gertrud Brendler
Hans-Joachim Hegewald
Werner Dissel
Werner Senftleben
Lore Frisch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Arpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Egon Günther, Herbert Jobst
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Neef
- Original Title
- Der Fremde
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Arpe
Egon Günther, Herbert Jobst
Wilhelm Neef
Walter Fehdmer
Charlotte Peschlow
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Fehdmer
Director of Photography
Johannes Arpe
Director
Egon Günther
Writer
Herbert Jobst
Writer
Charlotte Peschlow
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Fremde
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Fremde about?
After years of drifting around, Willi Palko arrives in the lignite mining area. He was not only looking for a new job, but also wanted to finally settle down here. The party leadership sends him to the Schepp brigade, which has made itself "suspicious" (on paper) due to its extremely high production figures. The stranger is accused of being a spy for the factory management. Willi finds it difficult to assert himself, but he is taken with the big excavator, the prospect of one day being allowed to drive it, and the brash flapper Hanna. He stays, and with his help a mine foreman is exposed as a Western agent and coal production is brought up to a really high level.
Who directed Der Fremde?
Der Fremde was directed by Johannes Arpe.
Who stars in Der Fremde?
The principal cast of Der Fremde includes Günter Grabbert, Harry Hindemith, Günther Simon, Helga Göring, Johannes Arpe.
When was Der Fremde released and how long is it?
Der Fremde was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Fremde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Fremde was composed by Wilhelm Neef.