Sunday Drivers movie poster

Sunday Drivers

August 30, 1963 1h 26m 5.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1963. Sunday Drivers is a drama/comedy film. directed by Gerhard Klein. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Harald Halgardt, Herwart Grosse, and Irene Korb

Synopsis

On August 12, 1961, eight people in three cars set off for Berlin from Leipzig. They want to go to the West. The initiator is the philistine Spiessack, who drives the others, who have embarked on the adventure with mixed feelings. It becomes a journey with numerous incidents and panic, which causes the different characters to clash. When they finally arrive in Berlin the next day, they are not allowed to cross the border. The only option is to return. At home, Spiessack is met by a policeman in his living room - with the slogan "We'll be back" written on the wall.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 30, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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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

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunday Drivers about?

On August 12, 1961, eight people in three cars set off for Berlin from Leipzig. They want to go to the West. The initiator is the philistine Spiessack, who drives the others, who have embarked on t...

Who directed Sunday Drivers?

Sunday Drivers was directed by Gerhard Klein.

How long is Sunday Drivers?

Sunday Drivers has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Sunday Drivers released?

Sunday Drivers was released on August 30, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sunday Drivers?

The main cast of Sunday Drivers includes Harald Halgardt, Herwart Grosse, Irene Korb, Erich Gerberding, Ellinor Vogel.