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19662h 19m6.1(29)

Trace of Stones

Spur der Steine

Anarchy in socialism.

DramaComedyRomance
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1966-06-30
2h 19m
DE
Released
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

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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...

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About Trace of Stones

Anarchy in socialism.

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... Running 139 minutes.

Trace of Stones Cast and Characters

The cast features Manfred Krug (as Hannes Balla), Krystyna Stypułkowska (as Kati Klee), Eberhard Esche (as Werner Horrath), Johannes Wieke (as Hermann Jansen), and Walter Richter-Reinick (as Richard Trautmann). Their performances are a major reason Trace of Stones has built such a passionate audience.

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Trace of Stones flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, sharp comedic timing that lands consistently, and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Trace of Stones runs for 139 minutes (about 2.3 hours).

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Who is in the cast of Trace of Stones?

The main cast includes Manfred Krug, Krystyna Stypułkowska, Eberhard Esche, and Johannes Wieke, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Trace of Stones available in German?

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Trace of Stones was released in 1966.

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What is Trace of Stones about?

Trace of Stones is a Drama/Comedy film. 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...

When was Trace of Stones released?

Trace of Stones was released on June 30, 1966. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. The film was produced by DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme.

Who stars in Trace of Stones?

Trace of Stones stars Manfred Krug, Krystyna Stypułkowska, Eberhard Esche and Johannes Wieke. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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