Driving School
Originally released in 1986. Driving School is a comedy film. directed by Bernhard Stephan. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jörg Gudzuhn, Kata Kánya, and Detlef Heintze
Synopsis
In the GDR, purchasing a car was such a difficult process that many families applied for one years in advance. For example, Gisela secretly orders a Wartburg model after the birth of her first child. By the time the vehicle is ready, her daughter is a teenager, and Gisela's husband, who actually prefers walking, has already bought a second Wartburg from a friend in financial trouble. As a result, the couple decides to sign up for driving school together.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jörg Gudzuhn
as Horst Steinköhler
Kata Kánya
as Gisela Steinköhler
Detlef Heintze
as Lothar Reschke
Simone von Zglinicki
as Maria Reschke
Otto Mellies
as Benno Hempel
Daniela Hoffmann
as Elvira
Hilmar Baumann
as Hauptwachtmeister Schaarschmidt
Bodo Krämer
as Triefäugiger
Steffie Spira
as Resolute alte Dame
Jaecki Schwarz
as Arzt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driving School about?
In the GDR, purchasing a car was such a difficult process that many families applied for one years in advance. For example, Gisela secretly orders a Wartburg model after the birth of her first chil...
Who directed Driving School?
Driving School was directed by Bernhard Stephan.
How long is Driving School?
Driving School has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Driving School released?
Driving School was released on November 20, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Driving School?
The main cast of Driving School includes Jörg Gudzuhn, Kata Kánya, Detlef Heintze, Simone von Zglinicki, Otto Mellies.