The Cuckoos
Die Kuckucks
Synopsis
Berlin, shortly after World War II. Five parentless siblings, led by the oldest sister Inge Kuckert, search for a place to stay and a basis of existence in the destroyed city. A bombed villa in the Grunewald seems to be the right "cuckoo's nest", but an alleged authorised disposal tries to drive the siblings out of the building. Fortunately, the friendly neighbor can help.
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Ina Halley
Inge Kuckert
Rainer Penkert
Hanno Gersdorf
Günther Güssefeldt
Heinz Krüger
Aribert Wäscher
Eberhard Schultz
Carsta Löck
Wanda Merian - Kunstgewerblerin
Hans Neie
Rolf Kuckert
Gertrud Wolle
Frau Poehler - die Wirtin
Marlise Ludwig
Frau Bissig
Heinz Schröder
Max Kuckert (as Karl Heinz Schröder)
Nils-Peter Mahlau
Manfred Kuckert - Genannt Moritz
Regine Fischer
Evchen Kuckert
Thomas Dunskus
Erwin - Maurerlehrling
Knut Hartwig
Eleonore Tappert
Johannes Bergfeldt
Hans Joachim Schölermann
Elly Burgmer
Walter Strasen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Deppe
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. Stemmle, Marta Moyland
- Original Score
- Ernst Roters
- Original Title
- Die Kuckucks
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Deppe
Robert A. Stemmle, Marta Moyland
Ernst Roters
Walter Roßkopf, Robert Baberske
Lisa Thiemann
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Deppe
Director
Robert A. Stemmle
Writer
Marta Moyland
Writer
Lisa Thiemann
Editor
Walter Roßkopf
Director of Photography
Robert Baberske
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cuckoos
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cuckoos about?
Berlin, shortly after World War II. Five parentless siblings, led by the oldest sister Inge Kuckert, search for a place to stay and a basis of existence in the destroyed city. A bombed villa in the Grunewald seems to be the right "cuckoo's nest", but an alleged authorised disposal tries to drive the siblings out of the building. Fortunately, the friendly neighbor can help.
Who directed The Cuckoos?
The Cuckoos was directed by Hans Deppe.
Who stars in The Cuckoos?
The principal cast of The Cuckoos includes Ina Halley, Rainer Penkert, Günther Güssefeldt, Aribert Wäscher, Carsta Löck.
When was The Cuckoos released and how long is it?
The Cuckoos was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cuckoos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cuckoos was composed by Ernst Roters.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cuckoos?
The Cuckoos holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).