Trace of Stones (1966)

Anarchy in socialism.

Trace of Stones (1966) poster

Bad planning and shortages prevail on an East German construction site. Foreman Hannes Balla uses unconventional methods to overcome the problems. New Socialist Unity Party secretary Werner Horrath is charged with bringing the rough-and-ready builder crew into line. The task seems doomed to fail as the two men compete for the affections of young engineer Kati Klee. But when she gets pregnant by married man Horrath, he is in danger of being expelled from the party, and Balla takes his side...

Director: Frank Beyer
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 139 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Wolfram Heicking
Editing: Hildegard Conrad
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

east germany, construction worker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trace of Stones about?
Bad planning and shortages prevail on an East German construction site. Foreman Hannes Balla uses unconventional methods to overcome the problems. New Socialist Unity Party secretary Werner Horrath is charged with bringing the rough-and-ready builder crew into line. The task seems doomed to fail as the two men compete for the affections of young engineer Kati Klee. But when she gets pregnant by married man Horrath, he is in danger of being expelled from the party, and Balla takes his side...
Who directed Trace of Stones?
Trace of Stones was directed by Frank Beyer.
Who stars in Trace of Stones?
Trace of Stones stars Manfred Krug, Krystyna Stypułkowska, Eberhard Esche, Johannes Wieke, Walter Richter-Reinick, Hans-Peter Minetti.
How long is Trace of Stones?
Trace of Stones has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
What genre is Trace of Stones?
Trace of Stones is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
Where was Trace of Stones produced?
Trace of Stones was produced in East Germany.