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Trace of Stones
“Anarchy in socialism.”
6.3 / 10• 1966• 2h 19m•NR• German
DramaComedyRomance
Storyline
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...
Cast & Crew
Manfred Krug
Hannes Balla
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank Beyer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Trace of Stones is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
