Carbide and Sorrel

APPROPIATE

1963 / 85min.

Rating6.8

Genres

Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Actors

Fred Delmare

Marita Böhme

Fritz Diez

Bruno Carstens

Jochen Thomas

Peter Dommisch

Elsa Grube-Deister

Jochen Diestelmann

Hanna Rieger

Manja Behrens

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