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The Punch to the Jaw

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Original title

Der Kinnhaken

Year

1962

Running time

80 min.

Country

Germany - East Germany (GDR)

Director

Heinz Thiel

Screenwriter

Horst Bastian, Manfred Krug

Cast

Music

André Asriel

Cinematography

Josef Novotný (B&W)

Producer

Deutsche Film (DEFA). Distributor: Icestorm Entertainment

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Carolin lives in the East and works in a West Berlin bar. After the building of the wall she tries to persuade Georg, a soldier of the border regiment, to let her cross over. He falls in love with her and defends her against a West German pimp with a punch to the jaw. This film is written by Manfred Krug, who also plays the lead role.

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The Punch to the Jaw

1962

Heinz Thiel