Kostja und der Funker
Synopsis
The Soviet boy Kostya is an enthusiastic radio operator. When fascist German troops occupy his home town, the 13-year-old is conscripted into forced labor. His hatred of the occupying forces grows, but he is too young to join a partisan unit. But then he comes across a badly wounded Soviet scout. Kostya summons up all his courage and takes on his dangerous mission.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Frank Kürschner
Kostja
Rainer Büttner
Funker
Waltraut Kramm
Mutter
Sylvia Schneider
Anja
Wolfgang Hosfeld
Pawel
Lothar Schellhorn
Wanja
Klaus Bergatt
Nikolai
Helga Sasse
Galina
Walfriede Schmitt
Gotowzewa
Otmar Richter
Gotowzew
Holm Gärtner
Stefan
Kurt Radeke
Simon
Wolfgang Lohse
Stauffer
Alexander Wikarski
Herzmann
Frank-Otto Schenk
Geschke
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Noczynski
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Noczynski, Ralf Neubert, Katharina Steinke, Bernhard Geng
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Original Title
- Kostja und der Funker
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Noczynski
Fred Noczynski, Ralf Neubert, Katharina Steinke, Bernhard Geng
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Ralf Neubert
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Noczynski
Director
Fred Noczynski
Writer
Ralf Neubert
Writer
Katharina Steinke
Writer
Bernhard Geng
Writer
Ralf Neubert
Director of Photography
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 Kostja und der Funker
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What is Kostja und der Funker about?
The Soviet boy Kostya is an enthusiastic radio operator. When fascist German troops occupy his home town, the 13-year-old is conscripted into forced labor. His hatred of the occupying forces grows, but he is too young to join a partisan unit. But then he comes across a badly wounded Soviet scout. Kostya summons up all his courage and takes on his dangerous mission.
Who directed Kostja und der Funker?
Kostja und der Funker was directed by Fred Noczynski.
Who stars in Kostja und der Funker?
The principal cast of Kostja und der Funker includes Frank Kürschner, Rainer Büttner, Waltraut Kramm, Sylvia Schneider, Wolfgang Hosfeld.
When was Kostja und der Funker released and how long is it?
Kostja und der Funker was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Kostja und der Funker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kostja und der Funker was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kostja und der Funker?
Kostja und der Funker holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).