The Cuckoos
Storyline & Plot Summary
Berlin, shortly after World War II. Five parentless siblings, led by the oldest sister Inge Kuckert, search for a place to stay and a basis of existence in the destroyed city. A bombed villa in the Grunewald seems to be the right "cuckoo's nest", but an alleged authorised disposal tries to drive the siblings out of the building. Fortunately, the friendly neighbor can help.
Production Details
Cast
Ina Halley
Inge Kuckert
Rainer Penkert
Hanno Gersdorf
Günther Güssefeldt
Heinz Krüger
Aribert Wäscher
Eberhard Schultz
Carsta Löck
Wanda Merian - Kunstgewerblerin
Hans Neie
Rolf Kuckert
Gertrud Wolle
Frau Poehler - die Wirtin
Marlise Ludwig
Frau Bissig
Heinz Schröder
Max Kuckert (as Karl Heinz Schröder)
Nils-Peter Mahlau
Manfred Kuckert - Genannt Moritz
Regine Fischer
Evchen Kuckert
Thomas Dunskus
Erwin - Maurerlehrling
Knut Hartwig
Eleonore Tappert
Johannes Bergfeldt
Hans Joachim Schölermann
Elly Burgmer
Walter Strasen
Karl Hannemann
Albert Johannes
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.