The Troublemakers
Die Störenfriede
Synopsis
Schorsch and Franz are two rascals who are full of mischief and constantly tease both their teachers and their fellow pupils. Vera, the new classmate, decides to put her foot down and bring an end to the poor situation. With skill, patience and the help of the other pioneers she finds out about the troublemaker’s love for miniature trains and tries to direct their redundant energy onto the right track. However, Vera and her pioneers have to overcome some resistance before Schorsch and Franz finally change their behavior and become better classmates.
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Susanne Pleger
Vera Wilder
Günther Kruse
Schorsch Spengler
Werner Sajonz
Franz Krüger
Edgar Bennert
Lehrer Bohle
Charlotte Küter
Frau Spengler
Erich Mirek
Herr Wilder
Maria Besendahl
Mutter
Maria Rouvel
Frau Wilder
Aribert Grimmer
Herr Krüger
Manfred Borges
Fritz Spengler
Gerhard Wollner
BGL-Vorsitzender
Siegfried Weiß
Erichs Vater
Hermann Stetza
3.Lehrer
Sonja Haacker
Paul Pfingst
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Schleif
- Screenplay & Story
- Hermann Werner Kubsch, Wolfgang Kohlhaase
- Original Score
- Joachim Werzlau
- Original Title
- Die Störenfriede
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Schleif
Hermann Werner Kubsch, Wolfgang Kohlhaase
Joachim Werzlau
Friedel Welsandt
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Schleif
Director
Hermann Werner Kubsch
Writer
Wolfgang Kohlhaase
Writer
Friedel Welsandt
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Troublemakers
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What is The Troublemakers about?
Schorsch and Franz are two rascals who are full of mischief and constantly tease both their teachers and their fellow pupils. Vera, the new classmate, decides to put her foot down and bring an end to the poor situation. With skill, patience and the help of the other pioneers she finds out about the troublemaker’s love for miniature trains and tries to direct their redundant energy onto the right track. However, Vera and her pioneers have to overcome some resistance before Schorsch and Franz finally change their behavior and become better classmates.
Who directed The Troublemakers?
The Troublemakers was directed by Wolfgang Schleif.
Who stars in The Troublemakers?
The principal cast of The Troublemakers includes Susanne Pleger, Günther Kruse, Werner Sajonz, Edgar Bennert, Charlotte Küter.
When was The Troublemakers released and how long is it?
The Troublemakers was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Troublemakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Troublemakers was composed by Joachim Werzlau.