Die ehrbaren Fünf
Synopsis
In a small Saxon town after the Second World War, the former chimney sweep Toni tries to survive on the black market and meets the pusher Ginfizz. Together they initially trade in flour before embarking on a riskier plan: they are to rescue machines from Soviet expropriation for the mill owner Hartmann by transporting them in hidden trucks. In the process, they become entangled in various adventures, from rescuing orphans to transporting pigs, while being constantly pursued by the young policewoman Gisela, who wavers between her professional duty and her attraction to Toni. After Ginfizz is caught and the others remain temporarily free, they help to get the mill up and running again to avert a food shortage.
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Susanne Lüning
Gisela Herholz
Alfred Müller
Meister
Volkmar Kleinert
Ginfizz
Reiner Heise
Langer
Theo Richtsteiger
Eginhardt
Henry Hübchen
Toni
Edgar Külow
Wachtmeister Albrecht
Otmar Richter
Petrich
Rolf Colditz
Hartmann
Fred Delmare
Egon
Martin Trettau
Revierleiter
Hajo Müller
Leopold
Harry Merkel
Pförtner
Karl Kranzkowski
Sitzender Polizist
Lutz Teschner
Wolfgang Häntsch
Pfarrer
Uwe Teufer
Hans Jochen Röhrig
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Gendries
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Rieskau
- Original Score
- Helmut Nier
- Original Title
- Die ehrbaren Fünf
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Gendries
Günter Rieskau
Helmut Nier
Peter Krause
Vera Nowark
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Rieskau
Writer
Peter Krause
Director of Photography
Vera Nowark
Editor
Klaus Gendries
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die ehrbaren Fünf
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What is Die ehrbaren Fünf about?
In a small Saxon town after the Second World War, the former chimney sweep Toni tries to survive on the black market and meets the pusher Ginfizz. Together they initially trade in flour before embarking on a riskier plan: they are to rescue machines from Soviet expropriation for the mill owner Hartmann by transporting them in hidden trucks. In the process, they become entangled in various adventures, from rescuing orphans to transporting pigs, while being constantly pursued by the young policewoman Gisela, who wavers between her professional duty and her attraction to Toni. After Ginfizz is caught and the others remain temporarily free, they help to get the mill up and running again to avert a food shortage.
Who directed Die ehrbaren Fünf?
Die ehrbaren Fünf was directed by Klaus Gendries.
Who stars in Die ehrbaren Fünf?
The principal cast of Die ehrbaren Fünf includes Susanne Lüning, Alfred Müller, Volkmar Kleinert, Reiner Heise, Theo Richtsteiger.
When was Die ehrbaren Fünf released and how long is it?
Die ehrbaren Fünf was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Die ehrbaren Fünf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die ehrbaren Fünf was composed by Helmut Nier.