Carbide and Sorrel (1963)

Carbide and Sorrel (1963) poster

After the second World War, Dresden has a lot of reconstructing to do. To get the cigarette factory he once worked for running again, Kalle has to travel to Wittenberg - the only place where carbide can be found. Once there, Kalle find himself in the unfortunate situation of having to hitchhike his way back to Dresden, transporting seven heavy barrels of carbide. However, his inventiveness and optimistic attitude help transform the grueling task into an adventurous, entertaining, and funny journey.

Director: Frank Beyer
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joachim Werzlau
Editing: Hildegard Conrad
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

eastern germany

More Films by Director: Frank Beyer
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbide and Sorrel about?
After the second World War, Dresden has a lot of reconstructing to do. To get the cigarette factory he once worked for running again, Kalle has to travel to Wittenberg - the only place where carbide can be found. Once there, Kalle find himself in the unfortunate situation of having to hitchhike his way back to Dresden, transporting seven heavy barrels of carbide. However, his inventiveness and optimistic attitude help transform the grueling task into an adventurous, entertaining, and funny journey.
Who directed Carbide and Sorrel?
Carbide and Sorrel was directed by Frank Beyer.
Who stars in Carbide and Sorrel?
Carbide and Sorrel stars Erwin Geschonneck, Marita Böhme, Manja Behrens, Margot Busse, Rudolf Asmus, Hans-Dieter Schlegel.
How long is Carbide and Sorrel?
Carbide and Sorrel has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Carbide and Sorrel?
Carbide and Sorrel is a Comedy film.
Where was Carbide and Sorrel produced?
Carbide and Sorrel was produced in East Germany.