On the Sunny Side (1962)
The story of the steel melter Martin Hoff, whose factory delegates him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor Manfred Krug. Like his (film) hero, Krug works as a steel melter, does artwork, sings and acts, and is sent to drama school. Like his hero, who behaves anarchically and conspicuously, Krug is soon expelled from school.
Director: Ralf Kirsten
Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: January 4, 1962
Cast
- Manfred Krug - Martin Hoff
- Marita Böhme - Ottilie Zinn
- Heinz Schubert - Felix Schnepf
- Fred Mahr - Jens Krüger
- Günter Naumann - Raupenfahrer
- Fred Delmare - Aufsichtsbeamter
- Jutta Wachowiak - Sängerin / Schauspielschülerin
- Gert Andreae - Matze Wind
- Peter Sturm
- Carola Braunbock
Screenplay
Music: André Asriel
Editing: Christel Röhl
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ralf Kirsten
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On the Sunny Side about?
- The story of the steel melter Martin Hoff, whose factory delegates him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor Manfred Krug. Like his (film) hero, Krug works as a steel melter, does artwork, sings and acts, and is sent to drama school. Like his hero, who behaves anarchically and conspicuously, Krug is soon expelled from school.
- Who directed On the Sunny Side?
- On the Sunny Side was directed by Ralf Kirsten.
- Who stars in On the Sunny Side?
- On the Sunny Side stars Manfred Krug, Marita Böhme, Heinz Schubert, Fred Mahr, Günter Naumann, Fred Delmare.
- How long is On the Sunny Side?
- On the Sunny Side has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is On the Sunny Side?
- On the Sunny Side is a Music, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was On the Sunny Side produced?
- On the Sunny Side was produced in East Germany.