Die Jagd nach dem Stiefel

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Die Jagd nach dem Stiefel
Directed by Konrad Petzold
Written by Hans-Albert Pederzani, Konrad Petzold, Max Zimmering
Produced by Deutsche Film (DEFA)
CinematographySiegfried Hönicke
Edited byIlse Peters
Music byGünter Hauk
Distributed by Progress Film
Release dates
Running time
85 minutes
Country East Germany
Language German

Die Jagd nach dem Stiefel is an East German film. It was released in 1962. [1]

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Plot

A fight breaks out between KPD (communist) and SA (nazi) men during the 1932 Reichstag election. KPD man Ernst "Juhle" Schiemann is found dead a few hours later. When the police find a cosh/blackjack on his comrade Büttner, they accuse him of murder. Because his son Jack doesn't believe that his father is a murderer, he and his friends, who call themselves Redties, go in search of the real culprit. They use the impression of the sole of a boot, which can only come from the murderer. Although their efforts are hampered by a rival gang, the Redties are ultimately successful and the actual killer is identified. SA man Müller and his companion Bullrich are handed over to the police; Büttner is acquitted.

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References

  1. Petzold, Konrad (17 August 1962). "Die Jagd nach dem Stiefel" . Retrieved 24 November 2016.