Long Roads - Secret Love (1969)
Long-haul driver Hannes picks up a young hitchhiker, Herb, who had a falling-out with his parents after dropping out of college and now travels around doing odd jobs. After a series of adventures, they are joined by Johanna and her child, who missed their bus and need a ride to Berlin. Johanna has left her husband so that he can reflect on their broken relationship and both men gradually begin to fall in love with her.
Director: Herrmann Zschoche
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: December 4, 1969
Cast
- Manfred Krug - Hannes
- Jaecki Schwarz - Herb
- Ulrike Plenzdorf - Rieke
- Jutta Hoffmann - Johanna
- Heidemarie Schmidt - Rosi
- Richard Günter - Großvater
- Helmut Bobbenkamp - Zauberer
- Hans Maikowski - Volvo-Fahrer
- Ilse Voigt - Frau Beutel
- Fritz Mohr - Fahrer
Screenplay
- Ulrich Plenzdorf (Screenplay)
- Hans-Georg Lietz (Story)
Music: Peter Rabenalt
Cinematography: Roland Gräf
Editing: Rita Hiller
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Male Friendship and Loyalty, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
german democratic republic, male friendship, lorry, truck driver, road movie
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Long Roads - Secret Love about?
- Long-haul driver Hannes picks up a young hitchhiker, Herb, who had a falling-out with his parents after dropping out of college and now travels around doing odd jobs. After a series of adventures, they are joined by Johanna and her child, who missed their bus and need a ride to Berlin. Johanna has left her husband so that he can reflect on their broken relationship and both men gradually begin to fall in love with her.
- Who directed Long Roads - Secret Love?
- Long Roads - Secret Love was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.
- Who stars in Long Roads - Secret Love?
- Long Roads - Secret Love stars Manfred Krug, Jaecki Schwarz, Ulrike Plenzdorf, Jutta Hoffmann, Heidemarie Schmidt, Richard Günter.
- How long is Long Roads - Secret Love?
- Long Roads - Secret Love has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Long Roads - Secret Love?
- Long Roads - Secret Love is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Long Roads - Secret Love produced?
- Long Roads - Secret Love was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of Long Roads - Secret Love?
- The themes of Long Roads - Secret Love include: Male Friendship and Loyalty, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds.