Wir Kellerkinder
Synopsis
During the Third Reich, Macke played the drums for the Hitler Youth, but also had a "dangerous" penchant for jazz. After the war, he came under ideological fire in the Soviet zone. Finally in West Germany, he ends up in an institution.
Top Cast
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Wolfgang Neuss
Macke Prinz
Karin Baal
Nenne Briehl
Ingrid van Bergen
Almuth Prinz
Jo Herbst
Adalbert
Wolfgang Gruner
Arthur
Achim Strietzel
Knösel
Ralf Wolter
Keschke
Willi Rose
Macke's Father
Inge Egger
Mrs. Briehl
Eckart Dux
Kemskorn
Hilde Sessak
Macke's Mother
Bruno W. Pantel
Mr. Niel
Ethel Reschke
Herbert Weißbach
Bleiber
Paul Westermeier
Porter
Helmut Käutner
Chauffeur
Erik Ode
Erik Schumann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Bellenbaum
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Neuss
- Original Score
- Peter Sandloff
- Original Title
- Wir Kellerkinder
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Sender Freies Berlin, Hans Oppenheimer Film, Nord- und Westdeutscher Rundfunkverband (NWRV)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Bellenbaum
Wolfgang Neuss
Peter Sandloff
Werner M. Lenz
Walter von Bonhorst
Hans Oppenheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Werner M. Lenz
Director of Photography
Wolfgang Neuss
Screenplay
Peter Sandloff
Original Music Composer
Walter von Bonhorst
Editor
Wolfgang Bellenbaum
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wir Kellerkinder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wir Kellerkinder about?
During the Third Reich, Macke played the drums for the Hitler Youth, but also had a "dangerous" penchant for jazz. After the war, he came under ideological fire in the Soviet zone. Finally in West Germany, he ends up in an institution.
Who directed Wir Kellerkinder?
Wir Kellerkinder was directed by Wolfgang Bellenbaum.
Who stars in Wir Kellerkinder?
The principal cast of Wir Kellerkinder includes Wolfgang Neuss, Karin Baal, Ingrid van Bergen, Jo Herbst, Wolfgang Gruner.
When was Wir Kellerkinder released and how long is it?
Wir Kellerkinder was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Wir Kellerkinder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wir Kellerkinder was composed by Peter Sandloff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wir Kellerkinder?
Wir Kellerkinder holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).