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Lachtauben weinen nicht

September 19, 1979 1h 21m

Originally released in 1979. Lachtauben weinen nicht is a drama film. directed by Ralf Kirsten. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Uwe Kockisch, Günter Naumann, and Eberhard Mellies

Synopsis

The film tells the story of the smelter brigade of a steel mill whose members are connected by a strong comradeship. Among the workers are, for instance, young Rolf, whom everybody just calls "Lachtaube" and who always comes through for his co-workers, or the likable Hubert, who works as a simple smelter again after being dismissed as the head of the steel mill. Then, there is also the stubborn Manfred, who should have become a brigadier long ago because of his experience and his competence, but this privilege is refused to him because Manfred is not a party member. Ironically, it is Manfred who hears by accident about the plans of the mill to close down the old Martin furnaces – and to lay off the smelters. When the other men learn about the plans they enter the barricades for their jobs and force the plant′s management to face the workers′ demands and criticism.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 19, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 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 Lachtauben weinen nicht about?

The film tells the story of the smelter brigade of a steel mill whose members are connected by a strong comradeship. Among the workers are, for instance, young Rolf, whom everybody just calls "Lach...

Who directed Lachtauben weinen nicht?

Lachtauben weinen nicht was directed by Ralf Kirsten.

How long is Lachtauben weinen nicht?

Lachtauben weinen nicht has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was Lachtauben weinen nicht released?

Lachtauben weinen nicht was released on September 19, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lachtauben weinen nicht?

The main cast of Lachtauben weinen nicht includes Uwe Kockisch, Günter Naumann, Eberhard Mellies, Günter Junghans, Klaus Manchen.