The Cuckoos
Originally released in 1949. The Cuckoos is a drama/comedy film. directed by Hans Deppe.
Starring Ina Halley, Rainer Penkert, and Günther Güssefeldt
Synopsis
Berlin, shortly after World War II. Five parentless siblings, led by the oldest sister Inge Kuckert, search for a place to stay and a basis of existence in the destroyed city. A bombed villa in the Grunewald seems to be the right "cuckoo's nest", but an alleged authorised disposal tries to drive the siblings out of the building. Fortunately, the friendly neighbor can help.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ina Halley
as Inge Kuckert
Rainer Penkert
as Hanno Gersdorf
Günther Güssefeldt
as Heinz Krüger
Aribert Wäscher
as Eberhard Schultz
Carsta Löck
as Wanda Merian - Kunstgewerblerin
Hans Neie
as Rolf Kuckert
Gertrud Wolle
as Frau Poehler - die Wirtin
Marlise Ludwig
as Frau Bissig
Heinz Schröder
as Max Kuckert (as Karl Heinz Schröder)
Nils-Peter Mahlau
as Manfred Kuckert - Genannt Moritz
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cuckoos about?
Berlin, shortly after World War II. Five parentless siblings, led by the oldest sister Inge Kuckert, search for a place to stay and a basis of existence in the destroyed city. A bombed villa in the...
Who directed The Cuckoos?
The Cuckoos was directed by Hans Deppe.
How long is The Cuckoos?
The Cuckoos has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Cuckoos released?
The Cuckoos was released on April 7, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cuckoos?
The main cast of The Cuckoos includes Ina Halley, Rainer Penkert, Günther Güssefeldt, Aribert Wäscher, Carsta Löck.