Trace of Stones
Spur der Steine
“Anarchy in socialism.”
Synopsis
Bad planning and shortages prevail on an East German construction site. Foreman Hannes Balla uses unconventional methods to overcome the problems. New Socialist Unity Party secretary Werner Horrath is charged with bringing the rough-and-ready builder crew into line. The task seems doomed to fail as the two men compete for the affections of young engineer Kati Klee. But when she gets pregnant by married man Horrath, he is in danger of being expelled from the party, and Balla takes his side...
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Manfred Krug
Hannes Balla
Krystyna Stypułkowska
Kati Klee
Eberhard Esche
Werner Horrath
Johannes Wieke
Hermann Jansen
Walter Richter-Reinick
Richard Trautmann
Hans-Peter Minetti
Heinz Bleibtreu
Walter Jupé
Hesselbarth
Ingeborg Schuhmacher
Marianne Horrath
Gertrud Brendler
Frau Schickedanz
Helga Göring
Elli
Erich Mirek
Oswald Ziemer
Günter Meier
Bast
Karl Brenk
Franz Büchner
Helmut Schreiber
Elbers
Fred Ludwig
Wolbig
Erik Veldre
Jochmann
Hans-Peter Reinecke
Galomski
Albert Zahn
Eisenflechter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Uraufführung: Kino „Thalia“ (Potsdam)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Beyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Beyer, Erik Neutsch, Karl Georg Egel
- Original Score
- Wolfram Heicking
- Original Title
- Spur der Steine
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Beyer
Frank Beyer, Erik Neutsch, Karl Georg Egel
Wolfram Heicking
Hildegard Conrad
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Beyer
Director
Frank Beyer
Writer
Elli-Charlotte Löffler
Costume Design
Hildegard Conrad
Editor
Karl Georg Egel
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trace of Stones
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What is Trace of Stones about?
Bad planning and shortages prevail on an East German construction site. Foreman Hannes Balla uses unconventional methods to overcome the problems. New Socialist Unity Party secretary Werner Horrath is charged with bringing the rough-and-ready builder crew into line. The task seems doomed to fail as the two men compete for the affections of young engineer Kati Klee. But when she gets pregnant by married man Horrath, he is in danger of being expelled from the party, and Balla takes his side...
Who directed Trace of Stones?
Trace of Stones was directed by Frank Beyer.
Who stars in Trace of Stones?
The principal cast of Trace of Stones includes Manfred Krug, Krystyna Stypułkowska, Eberhard Esche, Johannes Wieke, Walter Richter-Reinick.
When was Trace of Stones released and how long is it?
Trace of Stones was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Trace of Stones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trace of Stones was composed by Wolfram Heicking.
Is Trace of Stones based on a book or true story?
Trace of Stones is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erik Neutsch".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trace of Stones?
Trace of Stones holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).