The Baldheaded Gang
Originally released in 1963. The Baldheaded Gang is a drama/crime film. directed by Richard Groschopp. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ulrich Thein, Thomas Weisgerber, and Rolf Römer
Synopsis
August 1961. The former Foreign Legionnaire, King, has collected a gang of hooligans, with whom he creates mischief in the GDR. After some careless work on a construction site, an event during which two people lose their lives, they move to a campsite on the Baltic Sea. With sputtering mopeds, loud radios, and occasional outbursts, the gang makes the vacationers' lives living hell. Unfortunately for them, Lieutenant Czernik discovers the connection between them and the accident at the construction site. To stop them from fleeing to West Berlin, Lieutenant Czernik and the police need to arrest them, one at a time, with King as the last.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1963
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ulrich Thein
as Leutnant Lothar Czernik
Thomas Weisgerber
as King
Rolf Römer
as Johle
Arno Wyzniewski
as Conny
Paul Berndt
as Helmut Ritter, Schriftsteller
Brigitte Krause
as Kirsten Köster, Journalistin
Jutta Wachowiak
as Marianne Pohl
Steffie Spira
as Opas Mutter
Erik S. Klein
as Abschnittsbevollmächtigter
Erika Dunkelmann
as Frau Pohl
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Baldheaded Gang about?
August 1961. The former Foreign Legionnaire, King, has collected a gang of hooligans, with whom he creates mischief in the GDR. After some careless work on a construction site, an event during whic...
Who directed The Baldheaded Gang?
The Baldheaded Gang was directed by Richard Groschopp.
How long is The Baldheaded Gang?
The Baldheaded Gang has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Baldheaded Gang released?
The Baldheaded Gang was released on February 15, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Baldheaded Gang?
The main cast of The Baldheaded Gang includes Ulrich Thein, Thomas Weisgerber, Rolf Römer, Arno Wyzniewski, Paul Berndt.