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The Barge of Happy People

1950 · 91 min Comedy Drama Romance
4.5 / 10 · TMDB

The girl Marianne inherited a motorboat called “Eintracht” from her parents and struggled to get her to drive it with her uncle. There is a row with the new engineer Michel the evening after the first trip. He leaves - out of jealousy. Instead of him, Marianne takes three funny musicians with her who are looking for work. The trip to Hamburg on the Elbe initially ends on a sandbank, from which another barge, the "Petrel", frees them. Michel has now been hired there. After a few complications and pointless fights, because Marianne has long been in love with Michel, there is the well-deserved happy ending.

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Original Title Der Kahn der fröhlichen Leute
Year 1950
Country East Germany
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director Hans Heinrich
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.5/10 (2 votes)

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The Barge of Happy People is an acquired taste at 4.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1950. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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