On the Sunny Side
1962, German. Directed by Ralf Kirsten.
The story of the steel melter Martin Hoff, whose factory delegates him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor Manfred Krug. Like his (film) hero, Krug works as a steel melter, does artwork, sings and acts, and is sent to drama school. Like his hero, who behaves anarchically and conspicuously, Krug is soon expelled from school.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- Ralf KirstenDirector
- Manfred KrugMartin Hoff
- Marita BöhmeOttilie Zinn
- Heinz SchubertFelix Schnepf
- Fred MahrJens Krüger
- Günter NaumannRaupenfahrer
- Fred DelmareAufsichtsbeamter
- Jutta WachowiakSängerin / Schauspielschülerin
- Gert AndreaeMatze Wind
- Peter SturmCast
- Carola BraunbockCast
- Gerd E. SchäferCast
- Werner LierckCast
Details
- Released
- 4 January 1962
- Original title
- Auf der Sonnenseite
- Country
- East Germany
- Written by
- Ralf Kirsten, Heinz Kahlau, Gisela Steineckert
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On the Sunny Side runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Which OTT platform is On the Sunny Side on?
On the Sunny Side isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 January 1962. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Sunny Side?
If you liked On the Sunny Side, try Cover Girl, The Right Kind of Wrong, The Incredible Jessica James.
Who directed On the Sunny Side?
On the Sunny Side (1962) was directed by Ralf Kirsten and stars Manfred Krug, Marita Böhme, Heinz Schubert.