The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver(1978)
Des kleinen Lokführers große Fahrt
The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver Synopsis
Six years old Dirk wants to be a train driver, just like his grandfather. He is seriously impressed with all of the exciting rides through the desert and the mountains, of which the old man told. If you want to bulk, you must start small. So Dirk goes every day to the railway embankment and “monitored” the track. But his friends doubt that his grandpa all of these adventures has also experienced really and that Dirk is riding on a real locomotive. He is unsure of. However, the concerns dissipate quickly, as he goes with the grandfather on a long journey.
The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver (1978) is a family and adventure film directed by Hans Werner, released on December 23, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Maik Saewert, Franziska Jahn, Erwin Geschonneck and Petra Hinze. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Hans Werner
- Writers:
- Hans Werner, Gerhard Poller
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
- Status:
- Released
The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Maik Saewert
Maik Saewert
as Dirk
- Franziska Jahn
Franziska Jahn
as Susanne
Erwin Geschonneck
as Großvater
Petra Hinze
as Mutter
Lutz Riemann
as Vater
Key crew
Directed by Hans Werner, written by Hans Werner and Gerhard Poller.
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The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver online?
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The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver?
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The main cast of The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver (1978) includes Maik Saewert, Franziska Jahn, Erwin Geschonneck, Petra Hinze and Lutz Riemann. The film was directed by Hans Werner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver released?
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The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver was released on December 23, 1978 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver worth watching?
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The Big Ride of a Little Train Driver (1978) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.