Jan on the Barge
Originally released in 1986. Jan on the Barge is a family film. directed by Helmut Dziuba. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Sodann, Hermann Beyer, and Evamaria Bath
Synopsis
1934, Germany. Jan is a 13 year old boy, who is raised without a mother. His father, a communist, is accused of a political murder, and predicted to be shot by the police when he was on the run. Jan lives with his aunt and finds a friend, Max, who wants to help him to find out what really with his father happened. During a conspirative gathering Max is shot by SA (Nazi paramilitary) and Jan succeed to escape in a barge. Erika, the daughter of the captain of the barge, and a boatman hide him. They try to help Jan to escape from police and find his father, who really survived.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio fรผr Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jan on the Barge about?
1934, Germany. Jan is a 13 year old boy, who is raised without a mother. His father, a communist, is accused of a political murder, and predicted to be shot by the police when he was on the run. Ja...
Who directed Jan on the Barge?
Jan on the Barge was directed by Helmut Dziuba.
How long is Jan on the Barge?
Jan on the Barge has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Jan on the Barge released?
Jan on the Barge was released on March 26, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jan on the Barge?
The main cast of Jan on the Barge includes Peter Sodann, Hermann Beyer, Evamaria Bath, Lotte Loebinger, Peter Scholz.