Manfred Krug

Acting

Manfred Krug

Born February 8, 1937 · Duisburg, Germany

Died October 21, 2016 · aged 79

Manfred Krug was a German actor, singer, and writer. Until he moved to West Germany in June 1977, he was one of the most prominent artists in the GDR. During his time in the GDR, he used the pseudonyms Clemens Kerber (as a songwriter) and Isa Karfunkelstein (as an interviewer of himself).

Known For

How Do You Feed A Donkey?How Do You Feed A Donkey? · 1974
How Do You Feed A Donkey?
★ 6.01974
MovieDramaRomance
Due to his profession, Fred, an easy-going and charming long-haul truck-driver, sees a lot of the world. Along his routes he enjoys the company of a lot of girlfriends who sweeten his spare time. One day, he suffers an accident in Prague which puts his co-driver Orje out of action. The beautiful Hungarian Jana persuades him to make her his new co-driver and does her utmost to take care of the stressful job. The more time the uneven couple spends on the road together, the more Jana feels attracted to Fred.
The Boxer and DeathThe Boxer and Death · 1963
The Boxer and Death
★ 6.81963
MovieDrama
Concentration camp commander Kraft finds out that prisoner Kominek is a former professional boxer. Overnight, the prisoner is made Kraft's exercise partner and unwillingly rises to a privileged position at the camp. His anger over the death of his friend and co-prisoner leads to open revolt. The film brings a new view of human degradation during fascism by a tragic story of one man whose only chance for survival is to accept the rules of an unequal game.
Minna von Barnhelm oder Das SoldatenglückMinna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück · 1962
Minna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück
★ 6.31962
MovieComedyDrama
This film takes place during the Seven Years' War. The Prussian Major von Tellheim has become engaged to the Saxon noblewoman Minna von Barnhelm. After the war, the King - in an unwarranted move - deprives the major of his honor. Von Tellheim becomes impoverished and, filled with shame, breaks off his relationship to Minna. An innkeeper in Berlin, who is a police informer, makes the Major move to a shabby little attic because he cannot pay his debt. In the meantime, Minna has also arrived at the inn. She and her lady's maid Franziska are questioned and spied on by the nosy innkeeper. Minna has followed her beloved Tellheim and she now cunningly manages to elicit a new declaration of love from him...
FlächenbrandFlächenbrand · 1981
Flächenbrand
★ 7.01981
MovieDrama
Five CartridgesFive Cartridges · 1960
Five Cartridges
★ 7.61960
MovieWarDrama
During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), five International Brigade soldiers of different nationalities are given a crucial assignment as their commander lies dying: they are to smuggle top-secret information across enemy lines.
Unbändiges SpanienUnbändiges Spanien · 1962
Unbändiges Spanien
1962
MovieDocumentary
Documentary film about the Spanish Civil War.
Hauptmann Florian von der MühleHauptmann Florian von der Mühle · 1968
Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle
★ 4.91968
MovieHistoryComedy
This story of the miller Florian, who gave all his money to the war against Napoleon, is loosely based on a true story. After the war, Florian's reimbursement is challenged, and he must also pay taxes on his destroyed mill. He resists the tax collectors and takes off to Vienna, where he intends to defend his rights. On the way, he rescues the Duchess of Guastalla from assault. She also wants to go to Vienna, as His Majesty Franz II is trying to contest an heir in her favor. With cunning, luck, and dagger, Florian fights his way through a slew of nobility and their secret police.
Drei Kapitel GlückDrei Kapitel Glück · 1961
Drei Kapitel Glück
★ 9.01961
MovieRomance
Ev and Peter fall in love at first sight. Peter studies dentistry in Leipzig and is eager to work in the country. There is an unfilled dentist vacancy in his home village. Ev, on the other hand, is drawn to the city. Being a commercial artist, she sees no chance to find a job in the country. This conflict becomes the first real test for their relationship.

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Minna von Barnhelm oder Das SoldatenglückMinna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück · 1962
Minna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück
★ 6.31962
MovieComedyDrama
This film takes place during the Seven Years' War. The Prussian Major von Tellheim has become engaged to the Saxon noblewoman Minna von Barnhelm. After the war, the King - in an unwarranted move - deprives the major of his honor. Von Tellheim becomes impoverished and, filled with shame, breaks off his relationship to Minna. An innkeeper in Berlin, who is a police informer, makes the Major move to a shabby little attic because he cannot pay his debt. In the meantime, Minna has also arrived at the inn. She and her lady's maid Franziska are questioned and spied on by the nosy innkeeper. Minna has followed her beloved Tellheim and she now cunningly manages to elicit a new declaration of love from him...

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Abschied vom FriedenAbschied vom Frieden · 1979
Abschied vom Frieden
1979
SeriesDrama
Prague 1913: The family of newspaper publisher Alexander Reither, traditionally reunited for a New Year’s dinner, moves along convoluted and secretive paths in everyday life. Granddaughter Wally is impressed by the opaque businessman Marko Gelusich. Her cousin Adrienne meets the young socialist Joseph Prokop at an illegal anarchist meeting. On a business trip to Vienna, Alexander Reither falls in love with Irene v. Claudi. Adrienne wants to move completely into Joseph Prokop’s proletarian world, but her mother Kalivoda makes her a painful announcement. Joseph already has a girl. Alexander finds Irene v. Claudi in Budapest. They spend happy days in Vienna. In Prague, the printing workers go on strike. Adrienne fights alongside the workers and Robert Kalivoda. She experiences class struggle with her cousin Guido Frank. Alexander tries to introduce Irene to the family.

Marko Gelusich