Ach, du fröhliche
Originally released in 1962. Ach, du fröhliche is a comedy/drama film. directed by Günter Reisch.
Starring Erwin Geschonneck, Karin Schröder, and Arno Wyzniewski
Synopsis
It was supposed to be a cozy Christmas evening with the family. Labor Director Walter Lörke was particularly looking forward to it. But then his daughter Anne surprised him with her future son-in-law Thomas Ostermann. And that's not all: Lörke is to become a grandfather. This doesn't suit him at all, especially as the young man clearly shows his critical attitude towards the state whose ideals Lörke has fought for all his life. An argument ensues - on Christmas Eve. Lörke leaves the apartment in a rage. But he is driven by unrest: He wants to know what kind of person his future son-in-law is and why he has such a negative attitude towards the state. It turns out that Thomas has had bitter experiences with the opportunistic attitudes of many adults and that, although he was the best student in his class, he was not admitted to university because of his critical opinions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Erwin Geschonneck
as Walter Lörke
Karin Schröder
as Anne Lörke
Arno Wyzniewski
as Thomas Ostermann
Günter Junghans
as Karl Lörke
Mathilde Danegger
as Großmutter
Herwart Grosse
as Herr Ostermann
Marianne Wünscher
as Frau Klinkhöfer
Rosemarie Schelenz
as Peggy
Walter Jupé
as Herr Klinkhöfer
Karla Runkehl
as Frau Siebkorn
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ach, du fröhliche about?
It was supposed to be a cozy Christmas evening with the family. Labor Director Walter Lörke was particularly looking forward to it. But then his daughter Anne surprised him with her future son-in-...
Who directed Ach, du fröhliche?
Ach, du fröhliche was directed by Günter Reisch.
How long is Ach, du fröhliche?
Ach, du fröhliche has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Ach, du fröhliche released?
Ach, du fröhliche was released on October 12, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ach, du fröhliche?
The main cast of Ach, du fröhliche includes Erwin Geschonneck, Karin Schröder, Arno Wyzniewski, Günter Junghans, Mathilde Danegger.