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On the Sunny Side

Original title: Auf der Sonnenseite
  • 1962
  • 1h 41m
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6.8/10
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Manfred Krug in On the Sunny Side (1962)
ComedyRomance

The story of the steel smelter, Martin Hoff, whose factory sends him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor, Manfred Krug. Like his character, Krug worked as a steel sm... Read allThe story of the steel smelter, Martin Hoff, whose factory sends him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor, Manfred Krug. Like his character, Krug worked as a steel smelter, did artwork, sang and acted, and was sent to drama school. Like his character, due ... Read allThe story of the steel smelter, Martin Hoff, whose factory sends him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor, Manfred Krug. Like his character, Krug worked as a steel smelter, did artwork, sang and acted, and was sent to drama school. Like his character, due to unruly and conspicuous behavior, Krug was soon expelled from school. From this point on... Read all

  • Director
    • Ralf Kirsten
  • Writers
    • Heinz Kahlau
    • Ralf Kirsten
    • Gisela Steineckert
  • Stars
    • Manfred Krug
    • Marita Böhme
    • Heinz Schubert
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
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    • Director
      • Ralf Kirsten
    • Writers
      • Heinz Kahlau
      • Ralf Kirsten
      • Gisela Steineckert
    • Stars
      • Manfred Krug
      • Marita Böhme
      • Heinz Schubert
    • 1Critic review
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    Manfred Krug
    Manfred Krug
    • Martin Hoff
    Marita Böhme
    • Ottilie Zinn
    Heinz Schubert
    Heinz Schubert
    • Felix Schnepf
    Fred Mahr
    • Jens Krüger
    Gert Andreae
    • Matze Wind
    Gerd E. Schäfer
    • Schauspieldozent
    Peter Sturm
    • Intendant
    Günter Naumann
    • Raupenfahrer
    Carola Braunbock
    Carola Braunbock
    • Dozentin für Sprecherziehung
    Werner Lierck
    • Direktor der Bau-Union
    Horst Friedrich
    • Abteilungsleiter LVB
    Willi Schwabe
    • THS Direktor
    Willi Neuenhahn
    • Zuschauer
    Rolf Herricht
    Rolf Herricht
    • Wettpartner
    Erika Dobslaff
    • Wettpartner
    Werner Senftleben
    Werner Senftleben
    • Kulturhausleiter
    Karl-Ernst Sasse
    • Rhytmusdozent
    Fred Delmare
    Fred Delmare
    • Aufsichtsbeamter
    • Director
      • Ralf Kirsten
    • Writers
      • Heinz Kahlau
      • Ralf Kirsten
      • Gisela Steineckert
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    • Release date
      • January 4, 1962 (East Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • East Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Șampanie și melodii
    • Production company
      • Deutsche Film (DEFA)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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