Carbide And Sorrel

– After the second World War, Dresden has a lot of reconstructing to do. To get the cigarette factory ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 25 Minutes
Release Year:
1963
Original Name:
Karbid und Sauerampfer
Carbide and Sorrel (1963) - Also known as Karbid und Sauerampfer

After the second World War, Dresden has a lot of reconstructing to do. To get the cigarette factory he once worked for running again, Kalle has to travel to Wittenberg - the only place where carbide can be found. Once there, Kalle find himself in the unfortunate situation of having to hitchhike his way back to Dresden, transporting seven heavy barrels of carbide. However, his inventiveness and optimistic attitude help transform the grueling task into an adventurous, entertaining, and funny journey.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

27 Dec 1963

Language:

German

Director:

Frank Beyer

Writer:

Frank Beyer, Christel Gräf (dramatisation), Hans Oliva (scenario)

Main Actors:

Erwin Geschonneck, Marita Böhme, Manja Behrens, Margot Busse

Plot:

After the second World War, Dresden has a lot of reconstructing to do. To get the cigarette factory he once worked for running again, Kalle has to travel to Wittenberg - the only place where carbide can be found. Once there, Kalle finds himself in the unfortunate situation of having to hitchhike his way back to Dresden, transporting seven heavy barrels of carbide. However, his inventiveness and optimistic attitude help transform the grueling task into an adventurous, entertaining, and funny journey.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10