The Song of the Trumpeter movie poster

The Song of the Trumpeter

November 5, 1964 1h 25m

Originally released in 1964. The Song of the Trumpeter is a drama film. directed by Konrad Petzold. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Horst Jonischkan, Erik Veldre, and Doris Abeßer

Synopsis

Fritz Weineck, a worker′s son from Halle, loves music – and dreams to make a living out of it one day. When his friend Alfons, a World War I veteran, gives him a trumpet as a gift, Fritz seems to come closer to fulfil his dream. But then, Fritz realizes that after the end of the German empire workers still have to desperately fight for their rights, and decides to use his instrument for political means: At a meeting of militant workers, he uses his trumpet as a signal horn. But Fritz suffers a severe setback when a comrade dies in the fight for an arms depot because of his fault.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 5, 1964 61 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Song of the Trumpeter about?

Fritz Weineck, a worker′s son from Halle, loves music – and dreams to make a living out of it one day. When his friend Alfons, a World War I veteran, gives him a trumpet as a gift, Fritz seems ...

Who directed The Song of the Trumpeter?

The Song of the Trumpeter was directed by Konrad Petzold.

How long is The Song of the Trumpeter?

The Song of the Trumpeter has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was The Song of the Trumpeter released?

The Song of the Trumpeter was released on November 5, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Song of the Trumpeter?

The main cast of The Song of the Trumpeter includes Horst Jonischkan, Erik Veldre, Doris Abeßer, Ezard Haußmann, Jürgen Frohriep.