When Martin Was Fourteen
Als Martin vierzehn war
Synopsis
Martin′s and his girlfriend′s Kathrin′s childhood comes to an abrupt end in 1920, when their Mecklenburg village is drawn into the events surrounding the Kapp putsch. By accident, Martin discovers a charge of weapons that land owner von Bröder had put away for the reactionary forces, and gives them to the workers in the city. When the village starts to organize a strike against the putsch, soldiers arrive at the village to hold down the residents of the village.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Beck
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Beck, Manfred Richter, Hans Schönrock
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Lesser
- Original Title
- Als Martin vierzehn war
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Beck
Walter Beck, Manfred Richter, Hans Schönrock
Wolfgang Lesser
Eberhard Borkmann
Christel Ehrlich
Department Leadership Roster
Eberhard Borkmann
Director of Photography
Walter Beck
Director
Walter Beck
Writer
Manfred Richter
Writer
Christel Ehrlich
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Martin Was Fourteen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When Martin Was Fourteen about?
Martin′s and his girlfriend′s Kathrin′s childhood comes to an abrupt end in 1920, when their Mecklenburg village is drawn into the events surrounding the Kapp putsch. By accident, Martin discovers a charge of weapons that land owner von Bröder had put away for the reactionary forces, and gives them to the workers in the city. When the village starts to organize a strike against the putsch, soldiers arrive at the village to hold down the residents of the village.
Who directed When Martin Was Fourteen?
When Martin Was Fourteen was directed by Walter Beck.
Who stars in When Martin Was Fourteen?
The principal cast of When Martin Was Fourteen includes Ulrich Balko, Erik Veldre, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff, Lotte Loebinger, Friedo Solter.
When was When Martin Was Fourteen released and how long is it?
When Martin Was Fourteen was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for When Martin Was Fourteen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Martin Was Fourteen was composed by Wolfgang Lesser.