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The Tinder Box

1959 · 80 min Fantasy Family
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

A young soldier discovers three chests of copper, silver and gold and an old tinder-box in the hollow of an old oak tree. He is now rich. But he squanders the money until it is all gone. All he has left is the old tinder-box. He uses it to light a small pipe and three large dogs come to his rescue. Based on the fairy-tale by Hans Christian Anderson.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Das Feuerzeug
Year 1959
Country East Germany
Genre Fantasy, Family
Director Siegfried Hartmann
Runtime 80 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (17 votes)

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The Tinder Box has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1959. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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