When Martin Was Fourteen (1964)

When Martin Was Fourteen (1964) poster

Martin′s and his girlfriend′s Kathrin′s childhood comes to an abrupt end in 1920, when their Mecklenburg village is drawn into the events surrounding the Kapp putsch. By accident, Martin discovers a charge of weapons that land owner von Bröder had put away for the reactionary forces, and gives them to the workers in the city. When the village starts to organize a strike against the putsch, soldiers arrive at the village to hold down the residents of the village.

Director: Walter Beck
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Wolfgang Lesser
Cinematography: Eberhard Borkmann
Editing: Christel Ehrlich
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Walter Beck
More Films in Genre: Family, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Martin Was Fourteen about?
Martin′s and his girlfriend′s Kathrin′s childhood comes to an abrupt end in 1920, when their Mecklenburg village is drawn into the events surrounding the Kapp putsch. By accident, Martin discovers a charge of weapons that land owner von Bröder had put away for the reactionary forces, and gives them to the workers in the city. When the village starts to organize a strike against the putsch, soldiers arrive at the village to hold down the residents of the village.
Who directed When Martin Was Fourteen?
When Martin Was Fourteen was directed by Walter Beck.
Who stars in When Martin Was Fourteen?
When Martin Was Fourteen stars Ulrich Balko, Erik Veldre, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff, Lotte Loebinger, Friedo Solter, Manfred Heine.
How long is When Martin Was Fourteen?
When Martin Was Fourteen has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is When Martin Was Fourteen?
When Martin Was Fourteen is a Family, Drama film.
Where was When Martin Was Fourteen produced?
When Martin Was Fourteen was produced in Germany, East Germany.