Krücke
Synopsis
The turmoil of the last days of the war. 13-year-old Tom loses his mother while on the run. In Vienna he meets the one-legged black marketeer 'Krücke' - a sly, cunning survivalist and at the same time an adorable, kind friend. The two find shelter with Bronka, a Jewish woman who serves alcohol to Allied soldiers and black marketeers. Tom and Krücke settle into this insecure world. Krücke plays the saxophone, Tom waits tables, until one day a return to Germany becomes possible. But the train that the one-legged man and the boy board is stranded in no man's land...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jörg Grünler
- Screenplay & Story
- Jörg Grünler, Peter Härtling
- Original Score
- Mick Baumeister
- Original Title
- Krücke
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Eikon Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jörg Grünler
Jörg Grünler, Peter Härtling
Mick Baumeister
Gernot Roll
Jörg Baumeister
Department Leadership Roster
Jörg Grünler
Director
Jörg Grünler
Writer
Jörg Baumeister
Editor
Gernot Roll
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Krücke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Krücke about?
The turmoil of the last days of the war. 13-year-old Tom loses his mother while on the run. In Vienna he meets the one-legged black marketeer 'Krücke' - a sly, cunning survivalist and at the same time an adorable, kind friend. The two find shelter with Bronka, a Jewish woman who serves alcohol to Allied soldiers and black marketeers. Tom and Krücke settle into this insecure world. Krücke plays the saxophone, Tom waits tables, until one day a return to Germany becomes possible. But the train that the one-legged man and the boy board is stranded in no man's land...
Who directed Krücke?
Krücke was directed by Jörg Grünler.
Who stars in Krücke?
The principal cast of Krücke includes Heinz Hoenig, Martina Gedeck, Peter Simonischek, Florian Martens, Michael Kind.
When was Krücke released and how long is it?
Krücke was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Krücke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Krücke was composed by Mick Baumeister.
Is Krücke based on a book or true story?
Krücke is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Härtling".