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8.4 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19781h 29mEast Germany

Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild

Ein Sonntagskind, das manchmal spinnt

Synopsis

10-year-old Kathy Montag moves to a big city in Brandenburg. Before that, she lived in the Harz Mountains together with her father Peter. Her mother has died a few years ago. The girl finds her new home very exciting, and since Kathy takes an interest in everything she encounters, she keeps finding herself in peculiar situations such as a brigade party or the shooting of a historical epic movie. Her classmates consider her an oddball and even her father is unhappy about his daughter′s development.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hans Kratzert
Screenplay & Story
Gudrun Deubener, Hans Kratzert, Peter Brock
Original Score
Günther Fischer
Original Title
Ein Sonntagskind, das manchmal spinnt
Country of Origin
East Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hans Kratzert

Screenplay & Story

Gudrun Deubener, Hans Kratzert, Peter Brock

Original Score & Music

Günther Fischer

Director of Photography

Wolfgang Braumann

Film Editing

Ruth Ebel

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Peter Brock

Department Leadership Roster

Hans Kratzert

Director

Ruth Ebel

Editor

Gudrun Deubener

Writer

Hans Kratzert

Writer

Wolfgang Braumann

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild about?

10-year-old Kathy Montag moves to a big city in Brandenburg. Before that, she lived in the Harz Mountains together with her father Peter. Her mother has died a few years ago. The girl finds her new home very exciting, and since Kathy takes an interest in everything she encounters, she keeps finding herself in peculiar situations such as a brigade party or the shooting of a historical epic movie. Her classmates consider her an oddball and even her father is unhappy about his daughter′s development.

Who directed Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild?

Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild was directed by Hans Kratzert.

Who stars in Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild?

The principal cast of Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild includes Yvonne Dießner, Hermann Beyer, Rolf Hoppe, Walfriede Schmitt, Ute Lubosch.

When was Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild released and how long is it?

Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

Who composed the musical score for Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild was composed by Günther Fischer.

Is Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild based on a book or true story?

Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Brock".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild?

Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).