On the Sunny Side (1962)
"Auf der Sonnenseite" (original title)

The story of the steel smelter, Martin Hoff, whose factory sends him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor, Manfred Krug. Like his character, Krug worked as a steel ... See full summary »

Director:

Ralf Kirsten

Writers:

Heinz Kahlau, Ralf Kirsten,

Stars:

Manfred Krug, Marita Böhme, Heinz Schubert

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Manfred Krug	...	Martin Hoff
Marita Böhme	...	Ottilie Zinn
Heinz Schubert	...	Felix Schnepf
Fred Mahr	...	Jens Krüger
Gert Andreae	...	Matze Wind
Gerd E. Schäfer	...	Schauspieldozent
Peter Sturm	...	Intendant
Günter Naumann	...	Raupenfahrer
Carola Braunbock	...	Dozentin für Sprecherziehung
Werner Lierck	...	Direktor der Bau-Union
Horst Friedrich	...	Abteilungsleiter LVB
Willi Schwabe	...	THS Direktor
Willi Neuenhahn	...	Zuschauer
Rolf Herricht	...	Wettpartner
Erika Dobslaff	...	Wettpartner

Storyline

The story of the steel smelter, Martin Hoff, whose factory sends him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor, Manfred Krug. Like his character, Krug worked as a steel smelter, did artwork, sang and acted, and was sent to drama school. Like his character, due to unruly and conspicuous behavior, Krug was soon expelled from school. From this point on, the biographies of Krug and Martin Hoff part ways. At the farewell party from the school Hoff meets a young woman. She fascinates him completely, especially because she does not immediately give in to his bold charm but simply gives him the cold-shoulder. He simply cannot take this treatment, especially after he makes a bet with some friends. He sets out to look for the unknown woman and actually manages to find her on a construction site. To his amazement, she turns out to be the architect in charge, Ottilie Zinn. Martin has to go to great lengths to get Ottilie's attention. His work is exemplary and he shows off his ...

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

East Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

4 January 1962 (East Germany)

Also Known As:

On the Sunny Side

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deutsche Film (DEFA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

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