Die ehrbaren Fünf movie poster

Die ehrbaren Fünf

March 26, 1989 1h 40m

Originally released in 1989. Die ehrbaren Fünf is a drama/comedy film. directed by Klaus Gendries.

Starring Susanne Lüning, Alfred Müller, and Volkmar Kleinert

Synopsis

In a small Saxon town after the Second World War, the former chimney sweep Toni tries to survive on the black market and meets the pusher Ginfizz. Together they initially trade in flour before embarking on a riskier plan: they are to rescue machines from Soviet expropriation for the mill owner Hartmann by transporting them in hidden trucks. In the process, they become entangled in various adventures, from rescuing orphans to transporting pigs, while being constantly pursued by the young policewoman Gisela, who wavers between her professional duty and her attraction to Toni. After Ginfizz is caught and the others remain temporarily free, they help to get the mill up and running again to avert a food shortage.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 26, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 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

  • Fernsehen der DDR
  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die ehrbaren Fünf about?

In a small Saxon town after the Second World War, the former chimney sweep Toni tries to survive on the black market and meets the pusher Ginfizz. Together they initially trade in flour before emba...

Who directed Die ehrbaren Fünf?

Die ehrbaren Fünf was directed by Klaus Gendries.

How long is Die ehrbaren Fünf?

Die ehrbaren Fünf has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Die ehrbaren Fünf released?

Die ehrbaren Fünf was released on March 26, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Die ehrbaren Fünf?

The main cast of Die ehrbaren Fünf includes Susanne Lüning, Alfred Müller, Volkmar Kleinert, Reiner Heise, Theo Richtsteiger.