Wedding Night in the Rain
Wedding Night in the Rain (German: Hochzeitsnacht im Regen) is a 1967 East German musical[1] romantic comedy film, directed by Horst Seemann and starring Frank Schöbel, Traudl Kulikowsky, and Herbert Köfer.
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| Directed by | Horst Seemann |
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| Produced by | Horst Dau |
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| Cinematography | Helmut Grewald |
| Edited by | Erika Lehmphul |
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| Distributed by | Progress Film |
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Running time | 105 min. |
| Country | East Germany |
| Language | German |
Plot
The plot centers around Gabi, a hairdresser hailing from the Baltic coast, who has her heart set on becoming East Germany's first-ever female jockey.[2] To achieve her goal, Gabi relocates to Berlin, where she weds Freddy, a motorcyclist. Her aspirations take shape when a benevolent stableman permits her to train in secret. Nevertheless, her attempts are met with rejection by the head coach at Hoppegarten.[2]
Critics have lauded the movie, citing it as an exquisite, captivating, and extraordinary piece of cinema.[3] The Czech version of the film boasts remarkable design work by Zdenek Ziegler.[4]
Cast
- Frank Schöbel as Freddy
- Traudl Kulikowsky as Gabi
- Herbert Köfer as Chief Trainer
- Gerhard Bienert as Master of Provisions
- Günter Junghans as Engaged Man
- Elke Rieckhoff as Engaged Girl and Dancer
- Gerd Ehlers as Innkeeper
- Peter Reusse as Fritz
- Dietmar Obst as Hans
- Axel Dietrich as Kalle
- Ina Martell as Second Engaged Girl
- Hans-Dieter Tyrock as Short Man
- Gerd E. Schäfer as Quizmaster
- Otto Stark as Doctor
- Agnes Kraus as Frau Müller
- Horst Kube as Herr Meier
- Axel Triebel as Hairdresser
- Egon Czaplewski as Jockey
- Edgar Külow as Riding Instructor
- Gina Presgott as Elderly Berliner
- Peter Dommisch as First Young Man
- Evamaria Bath as Registrar
- Hannes Vohrer as Tall Man and Dancer
- Hans Vohrer as Tall Man
- Willi Schrade as Second Young Man
- Ernst-Georg Schwill as Third Young Man
- Nico Turoff as Male Nurse
- Günter Rüger as Male Nurse
- Horst Papke as Railway Employee
- Gustav Stähnisch as Hotel Employee
- Manfred Otto as Egon
- Lilo Grahn as Secretary
- Ursula Genhorn as Secretary
- Gianina Gilge as Young Bride
- Elke Leschnik as Third Engaged Girl
- Berndt Stübner as GST Motorcycle Group Member
- Lothar Hanff as GST Motorcycle Group Member
- Dietmar Seyffert as GST Cycle Group Member
- Peter Berger as GST Cycle Group Member
- Klaus Sehmisch as GST Cycle Group Member
- István Farkas as GST Cycle Group Member
- Karin Heske as Dancer
- Claus Schulz as Dancer
References
- Reimer & Reimer, p. 28.
- "Wedding Night in the Rain | DEFA Film Library". www.umass.edu. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- Wedding Night in the Rain, retrieved 8 March 2023
- "Wedding Night In The Rain (Hochzeitsnacht im Regen) Czech movie poster - illustraction Gallery". IllustractionGallery. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
Bibliography
- Reimer, Robert C.; Reimer, Carol J. (2010). The A to Z of German Cinema. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-7611-8.