

The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver
Des kleinen Lokführers große Fahrt
Synopsis
Six years old Dirk wants to be a train driver, just like his grandfather. He is seriously impressed with all of the exciting rides through the desert and the mountains, of which the old man told. If you want to bulk, you must start small. So Dirk goes every day to the railway embankment and “monitored” the track. But his friends doubt that his grandpa all of these adventures has also experienced really and that Dirk is riding on a real locomotive. He is unsure of. However, the concerns dissipate quickly, as he goes with the grandfather on a long journey.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Hans Werner
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Werner, Gerhard Poller
- Original Title
- Des kleinen Lokführers große Fahrt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Werner
Hans Werner, Gerhard Poller
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Werner
Writer
Hans Werner
Director
Gerhard Poller
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver
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What is The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver about?
Six years old Dirk wants to be a train driver, just like his grandfather. He is seriously impressed with all of the exciting rides through the desert and the mountains, of which the old man told. If you want to bulk, you must start small. So Dirk goes every day to the railway embankment and “monitored” the track. But his friends doubt that his grandpa all of these adventures has also experienced really and that Dirk is riding on a real locomotive. He is unsure of. However, the concerns dissipate quickly, as he goes with the grandfather on a long journey.
Who directed The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver?
The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver was directed by Hans Werner.
Who stars in The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver?
The principal cast of The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver includes Maik Saewert, Franziska Jahn, Erwin Geschonneck, Petra Hinze, Lutz Riemann.
When was The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver released and how long is it?
The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver?
The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).
