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Erich Kubak

October 3, 1959 1h 26m

Originally released in 1959. Erich Kubak is a drama film. directed by Johannes Arpe. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Helga Göring, Hans-Edgar Stecher, and Raimund Schelcher

Synopsis

Erich Kubak is an excavator operator at the lignite plant. A technical weakness in the excavator, which repeatedly leads to production downtime, is causing problems for everyone. Erich works on an improvement, but this is not accepted by the chief engineer. On his own initiative, Erich carries out an experiment and causes a great deal of damage. He is dismissed as excavator operator and then resigns. Meanwhile, his son Ewald, who also works at the plant, manages to interest the chief engineer in his father's improvement proposal. Together they work on perfecting it. When Erich finds out about this, he returns to the factory.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 3, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erich Kubak about?

Erich Kubak is an excavator operator at the lignite plant. A technical weakness in the excavator, which repeatedly leads to production downtime, is causing problems for everyone. Erich works on an ...

Who directed Erich Kubak?

Erich Kubak was directed by Johannes Arpe.

How long is Erich Kubak?

Erich Kubak has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Erich Kubak released?

Erich Kubak was released on October 3, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Erich Kubak?

The main cast of Erich Kubak includes Helga Göring, Hans-Edgar Stecher, Raimund Schelcher, Angela Brunner, Dom de Beern.