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Martin XIII.
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Martin XIII.

1981-04-12 · 93 min · ★ 7.5

Comedy · Drama

The oceans seem to be the Nehls' second home. But there is one exception that Grandpa Nehl, alias Martin XI, captain of a training sailing ship, is not at all happy with. His son Martin XII is the first of the family to work ashore. A scandal, really, but Grandpa Nehl doesn't give up. He hopes that his grandson Martin XIII will carry on the maritime tradition. But behind his grandfather's back, he also goes his own way. And so a huge row is brewing, if it weren't for twin sister Martina.

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Directors
Konrad Petzold
Production companies
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Countries
Germany, East Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Herbert KöferHerbert KöferMartin XI.
Agnes KrausMartha
Gerald UngarMartin XIII.
Bianca UngarMartina
Fred DelmareFred DelmareBootsmann
Micaela KreißlerMicaela KreißlerKarin
Peter BausePeter BauseMartin XII.
Hans KleringHans Klering
Hans-Joachim HanischHans-Joachim Hanisch
Otmar RichterOtmar Richter
Antje RugeAntje Ruge
Hans Joachim PreilHans Joachim Preil
Karl SturmKarl Sturm
Mario Turra
Willi Neuenhahn
Ursula Staack
Peter Kalisch
Elli Jessen-Somann
Hans-Joachim Engelmann
Peter Sippach

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