Carbide and Sorrel
Karbid und Sauerampfer
Synopsis
After the second World War, Dresden has a lot of reconstructing to do. To get the cigarette factory he once worked for running again, Kalle has to travel to Wittenberg - the only place where carbide can be found. Once there, Kalle find himself in the unfortunate situation of having to hitchhike his way back to Dresden, transporting seven heavy barrels of carbide. However, his inventiveness and optimistic attitude help transform the grueling task into an adventurous, entertaining, and funny journey.
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Type: Clip • Published 2022-05-26
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Erwin Geschonneck
Kalle
Marita Böhme
Karla
Manja Behrens
Clara
Margot Busse
Karin
Rudolf Asmus
Sänger
Hans-Dieter Schlegel
US-Offizier
Fred Delmare
Kutscher
Bruno Carstens
Polizeikommissar
Aleksei Presnetsov
Sowjetischer Kommandant
Kurt Rackelmann
Riese
Peter Dommisch
Fred Ludwig
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Werner Möhring
Günter Rüger
Fritz Diez
Jochen Thomas
Peter Kalisch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Beyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Beyer, Hans Oliva-Hagen
- Original Score
- Joachim Werzlau
- Original Title
- Karbid und Sauerampfer
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Beyer
Frank Beyer, Hans Oliva-Hagen
Joachim Werzlau
Hildegard Conrad
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Beyer
Director
Joachim Werzlau
Original Music Composer
Alfred Hirschmeier
Production Design
Frank Beyer
Writer
Hans Oliva-Hagen
Writer
Hildegard Conrad
Editor
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is Carbide and Sorrel about?
After the second World War, Dresden has a lot of reconstructing to do. To get the cigarette factory he once worked for running again, Kalle has to travel to Wittenberg - the only place where carbide can be found. Once there, Kalle find himself in the unfortunate situation of having to hitchhike his way back to Dresden, transporting seven heavy barrels of carbide. However, his inventiveness and optimistic attitude help transform the grueling task into an adventurous, entertaining, and funny journey.
Who directed Carbide and Sorrel?
Carbide and Sorrel was directed by Frank Beyer.
Who stars in Carbide and Sorrel?
The principal cast of Carbide and Sorrel includes Erwin Geschonneck, Marita Böhme, Manja Behrens, Margot Busse, Rudolf Asmus.
When was Carbide and Sorrel released and how long is it?
Carbide and Sorrel was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Carbide and Sorrel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carbide and Sorrel was composed by Joachim Werzlau.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carbide and Sorrel?
Carbide and Sorrel holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).