Germany / Dec 27, 1963 / 16 / East Germany
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Karbid und Sauerampfer |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | East Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme |
| Release date | 27 dicembre 1963 |
| Writer | Frank Beyer, Hans Oliva-Hagen |
| Editing | Hildegard Conrad |
| Cinematography | Günter Marczinkowsky |
| Assistant directors | Frank Beyer |
| Production design | Alfred Hirschmeier |
| Art direction | Alfred Hirschmeier |
| Set decoration | Alfred Hirschmeier |
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| Music | Joachim Werzlau |
| Sound | Joachim Werzlau |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Russia / Oct 07, 1964 / (Moscow premiere)
TV
Germany / Dec 21, 1973 / West Germany
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