Overview

Fritz Weineck, a worker′s son from Halle, loves music – and dreams to make a living out of it one day. When his friend Alfons, a World War I veteran, gives him a trumpet as a gift, Fritz seems to come closer to fulfil his dream. But then, Fritz realizes that after the end of the German empire workers still have to desperately fight for their rights, and decides to use his instrument for political means: At a meeting of militant workers, he uses his trumpet as a signal horn. But Fritz suffers a severe setback when a comrade dies in the fight for an arms depot because of his fault.

Cast

Horst Jonischkan, Erik Veldre, Doris Abeßer, Ezard Haußmann, Jürgen Frohriep, Traudl Kulikowsky, Fred Delmare, Wolfgang Greese

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What is "The Song of the Trumpeter" about?

Fritz Weineck, a worker′s son from Halle, loves music – and dreams to make a living out of it one day. When his friend Alfons, a World War I veteran, gives him a trumpet as a gift, Fritz seems to come closer to fulfil his dream. But then, Fritz realizes that after the end of the German empire workers still have to desperately fight for their rights, and decides to use his instrument for political means: At a meeting of militant workers, he uses his trumpet as a signal horn. But Fritz suffers a severe setback when a comrade dies in the fight for an arms depot because of his fault.

When was "The Song of the Trumpeter" released?

The Song of the Trumpeter was released in 1964.

Who stars in "The Song of the Trumpeter"?

The cast includes Horst Jonischkan, Erik Veldre, Doris Abeßer, Ezard Haußmann.