Irrlicht und Feuer
Synopsis
Jürgen Fohrmann works as a hauer underground. In the course of the coal crisis, his mine closes - he loses the work. In this mood, his wife's prosperity thinking gets on his nerves - his marriage threatens to break. The dismissed coal buddy applys, first becomes an auxiliary worker, but then receives a job in an automated operation of the electrical industry and believes to have socially risen through this "clean work". Fohrmann quickly realizes that wearing a "white coat" is only seemingly better than the arduous work in the pit and understands that he can no longer stay out of the work struggles of the buddies.
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Günther Simon
Jürgen Fohrmann
Irma Münch
Inge Fohrmann
Lissy Tempelhof
Irene
Helga Göring
Veronika Borowski
Sabine Thalbach
Erika
Kurt Müller-Reitzner
Baumann
Fred Delmare
Jupp
Fritz Schlegel
Willi
Gerd Ehlers
Polenz
Walter Lendrich
Karl Borowski
Madeleine Lierck
Rosi Borowski
Johannes Wieke
Lehnertz
Joe Schorn
Lehnertz
Fred Ludwig
Wilhelm
Willi Schrade
Eugen
Otmar Richter
Franz
Elfriede Florin
Inge's mother
Heinz Hellmich
Works council chairman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horst E. Brandt, Heinz Thiel
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Bengsch, Horst E. Brandt, Heinz Thiel, Max von der Grün
- Original Score
- Helmut Nier
- Original Title
- Irrlicht und Feuer
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 17m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horst E. Brandt, Heinz Thiel
Gerhard Bengsch, Horst E. Brandt, Heinz Thiel, Max von der Grün
Helmut Nier
Horst E. Brandt
Helga Emmrich
Department Leadership Roster
Horst E. Brandt
Director
Gerhard Bengsch
Writer
Horst E. Brandt
Writer
Heinz Thiel
Writer
Horst E. Brandt
Director of Photography
Helga Emmrich
Editor
Heinz Thiel
Director
Helmut Nier
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Irrlicht und Feuer
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What is Irrlicht und Feuer about?
Jürgen Fohrmann works as a hauer underground. In the course of the coal crisis, his mine closes - he loses the work. In this mood, his wife's prosperity thinking gets on his nerves - his marriage threatens to break. The dismissed coal buddy applys, first becomes an auxiliary worker, but then receives a job in an automated operation of the electrical industry and believes to have socially risen through this "clean work". Fohrmann quickly realizes that wearing a "white coat" is only seemingly better than the arduous work in the pit and understands that he can no longer stay out of the work struggles of the buddies.
Who directed Irrlicht und Feuer?
Irrlicht und Feuer was directed by Horst E. Brandt, Heinz Thiel.
Who stars in Irrlicht und Feuer?
The principal cast of Irrlicht und Feuer includes Günther Simon, Irma Münch, Lissy Tempelhof, Helga Göring, Sabine Thalbach.
When was Irrlicht und Feuer released and how long is it?
Irrlicht und Feuer was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 3h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Irrlicht und Feuer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Irrlicht und Feuer was composed by Helmut Nier.
Is Irrlicht und Feuer based on a book or true story?
Irrlicht und Feuer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max von der Grün".