On Probation
Bürgschaft für ein Jahr
Synopsis
Nina Kern, a divorced woman in her late twenties, will soon be fully deprived of her custody rights for her three children, who already reside in a home for the displaced due to Nina’s many years of willful neglect. Although she has broken her promise to change her moral conduct many times, she is given one last chance on probation.
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Katrin Sass
Nina Kern
Cornelia Förder
Jacqueline Kern
Enrico Robert
René Kern
Michaela Hotz
Mireille Kern
Monika Lennartz
Irmgard Behrend
Jaecki Schwarz
Peter Müller
Jan Spitzer
Werner Horn
Christian Steyer
Heiner Menk
Heide Kipp
Frau Braun
Ursula Werner
Frau Müller
Dieter Montag
Herr Kern
Heinz Behrens
Herr Braun
Gabriele Methner
Fränzi
Uwe Kockisch
Dieter
Angelika Mann
Renate
Peter Bause
Barbara Dittus
Solveig Müller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herrmann Zschoche
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriele Kotte, Tine Schulze-Gerlach
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Bürgschaft für ein Jahr
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herrmann Zschoche
Gabriele Kotte, Tine Schulze-Gerlach
Günther Fischer
Günter Jaeuthe
Monika Schindler
Department Leadership Roster
Herrmann Zschoche
Director
Gabriele Kotte
Writer
Monika Schindler
Editor
Günther Fischer
Original Music Composer
Günter Jaeuthe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Probation
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What is On Probation about?
Nina Kern, a divorced woman in her late twenties, will soon be fully deprived of her custody rights for her three children, who already reside in a home for the displaced due to Nina’s many years of willful neglect. Although she has broken her promise to change her moral conduct many times, she is given one last chance on probation.
Who directed On Probation?
On Probation was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.
Who stars in On Probation?
The principal cast of On Probation includes Katrin Sass, Cornelia Förder, Enrico Robert, Michaela Hotz, Monika Lennartz.
When was On Probation released and how long is it?
On Probation was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for On Probation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Probation was composed by Günther Fischer.
Is On Probation based on a book or true story?
On Probation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tine Schulze-Gerlach".
What is the age rating and content advisory for On Probation?
On Probation holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).