The Song of the Trumpeter
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
Release Date
November 5, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Horst Jonischkan
as Fritz Weineck
Erik Veldre
as Paul Hepner
Doris Abeßer
as Käthe Mielfe
Ezard Haußmann
as Georg Füllbrink
Jürgen Frohriep
as Walter Ebersdorf
Traudl Kulikowsky
as Lene Langner
Fred Delmare
as Kleckchen
Wolfgang Greese
as Karl Borsdorff
Helga Göring
as Anna Weineck
Rolf Römer
as Alfons Wieland
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.