Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall
Synopsis
Under political pressure, a West German radio station stages a radio play about a Russian invasion of West Germany. A handsome fee convinced the unemployed Anton Wiesel to take on the direction. At the same time, the driver Harry Kyritz received an inheritance: a decrepit barge with which he intends to become an entrepreneur. His acquaintance with Madeleine Müller, the daughter of a coal wholesaler, comes at just the right time. But so does Mr. Müller, because he is broke. So he throws a big party to sell his daughter as his last profitable asset. Harry has a good chance when the radio plays a radio play about a Russian robbery. The guests take it as a factual report and flee to the cellar. Harry reveals his true financial situation, but Müller accepts him anyway - as a model worker for the Russians. But when the mistake is revealed, Harry is out of the running in favor of a wealthier son-in-law.
Top Cast
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Horst Drinda
Harry Kyritz
Rolf Ludwig
Anton Wiesel
Johannes Arpe
Oskar Müller
Peter Herden
Hans-Joachim Fechtner
Horst Schulze
Uwe Angler
Christine Laszar
Amy Taylor
Helga Göring
Sylvia Lehmann
Lisa Macheiner
Melanie Müller
Steffi Freund
Madeleine Müller
Peter Kiwitt
Friedrich Sägemehl
Gerd Biewer
Hattenheim
Norbert Christian
Dr. Starke
Hannes Fischer
Filmregisseur
Jutta Hochstetter
Maid Anni
Ingrid Arnold
secretary
Marga Legal
Werner Lierck
Sabine Thalbach
radio narrator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Jung-Alsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Jung-Alsen, Jens Gerlach, Hans Lucke
- Original Score
- Gerd Natschinski
- Original Title
- Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Jung-Alsen
Kurt Jung-Alsen, Jens Gerlach, Hans Lucke
Gerd Natschinski
Hans Hauptmann
Anneliese Hinze-Sokolowa
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Jung-Alsen
Director
Kurt Jung-Alsen
Writer
Anneliese Hinze-Sokolowa
Editor
Dorit Gründel
Costume Design
Hans Hauptmann
Director of Photography
Hans Lucke
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall
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What is Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall about?
Under political pressure, a West German radio station stages a radio play about a Russian invasion of West Germany. A handsome fee convinced the unemployed Anton Wiesel to take on the direction. At the same time, the driver Harry Kyritz received an inheritance: a decrepit barge with which he intends to become an entrepreneur. His acquaintance with Madeleine Müller, the daughter of a coal wholesaler, comes at just the right time. But so does Mr. Müller, because he is broke. So he throws a big party to sell his daughter as his last profitable asset. Harry has a good chance when the radio plays a radio play about a Russian robbery. The guests take it as a factual report and flee to the cellar. Harry reveals his true financial situation, but Müller accepts him anyway - as a model worker for the Russians. But when the mistake is revealed, Harry is out of the running in favor of a wealthier son-in-law.
Who directed Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall?
Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall was directed by Kurt Jung-Alsen.
Who stars in Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall?
The principal cast of Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall includes Horst Drinda, Rolf Ludwig, Johannes Arpe, Peter Herden, Horst Schulze.
When was Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall released and how long is it?
Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall was composed by Gerd Natschinski.