Trace of Stones
Watch TrailerBad 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...
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Spur der Steine |
| Year | 1966 |
| Country | East Germany |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy, Romance |
| Director | Frank Beyer |
| Runtime | 139 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (28 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a compelling human drama within the rigid framework of a socialist construction site, exploring the tension between official doctrine and personal integrity. It relies on nuanced performances to depict a love triangle that becomes a political liability.
What lingers after the final reel is the poignant irony of solidarity born from rivalry, and a vivid portrait of a society in microcosm. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Frank Beyer
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Best viewed as a thoughtful character study, with attention to its historical context.
🎭 Cast
Manfred Krug
Hannes Balla
Krystyna Stypułkowska
Kati Klee
Eberhard Esche
Werner Horrath
Johannes Wieke
Hermann Jansen
Walter Richter-Reinick
Richard Trautmann
Hans-Peter Minetti
Heinz Bleibtreu
Walter Jupé
Hesselbarth
Ingeborg Schuhmacher
Marianne Horrath
Gertrud Brendler
Frau Schickedanz
Helga Göring
Elli
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