The Brigade-Leader’s Hat
Der Hut des Brigadiers
Synopsis
Young construction worker Ralf Reider leaves his home village Katzsprung in the Rhön mountains during the "Berlin Initiative". In the capital, he wants to earn enough money in construction to build his own house for his wife and his child. But Ralf is an unconventional character who soon becomes an outsider because of his behaviour.
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Roman Kaminski
Ralf Reider
Peter Sodann
Fritz Siegert
Reiner Heise
Manne Herford, genannt Maus
Hans-Uwe Bauer
Matzke
Albert Hetterle
Bauleiter Ronnseil
Wolfgang Winkler
Meister Kosenkamp
Manfred Gorr
Sekretär der APO-Leitung
Arianne Borbach
Charlie
Lutz Riemann
Brigadier Eisenbacke
Hildegard Alex
Frau Siegert
Ulrike Krumbiegel
Heide Reider
Helga Göring
Heides Mutter
Günter Rüger
Straßenfeger
Manuel Soubeyrand
Joachim Unger
André Hiller
Hans-Otto Reintsch
Ernst-Georg Schwill
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horst E. Brandt
- Screenplay & Story
- Manfred Richter, Horst E. Brandt
- Original Score
- Walter Kubiczeck
- Original Title
- Der Hut des Brigadiers
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horst E. Brandt
Manfred Richter, Horst E. Brandt
Walter Kubiczeck
Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Karin Kusche
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Director of Photography
Horst E. Brandt
Director
Manfred Richter
Writer
Horst E. Brandt
Writer
Karin Kusche
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brigade-Leader’s Hat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brigade-Leader’s Hat about?
Young construction worker Ralf Reider leaves his home village Katzsprung in the Rhön mountains during the "Berlin Initiative". In the capital, he wants to earn enough money in construction to build his own house for his wife and his child. But Ralf is an unconventional character who soon becomes an outsider because of his behaviour.
Who directed The Brigade-Leader’s Hat?
The Brigade-Leader’s Hat was directed by Horst E. Brandt.
Who stars in The Brigade-Leader’s Hat?
The principal cast of The Brigade-Leader’s Hat includes Roman Kaminski, Peter Sodann, Reiner Heise, Hans-Uwe Bauer, Albert Hetterle.
When was The Brigade-Leader’s Hat released and how long is it?
The Brigade-Leader’s Hat was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brigade-Leader’s Hat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brigade-Leader’s Hat was composed by Walter Kubiczeck.