Trace of Stones (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1966, Trace of Stones is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Frank Beyer, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Bad planning and shortages prevail on an East German construction site. Foreman Hannes Balla uses unconventional methods to overcome the problems. New Socialist Unity Party secretary Werner Horrath is charged with bringing the rough-and-ready builder crew into line. The task seems doomed to fail as the two men compete for the affections of young engineer Kati Klee. But when she gets pregnant by married man Horrath, he is in danger of being expelled from the party, and Balla takes his side...
Who’s in it. Trace of Stones stars Manfred Krug as Hannes Balla, Krystyna Stypułkowska as Kati Klee, Eberhard Esche as Werner Horrath and Johannes Wieke as Hermann Jansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Trace of Stones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trace of Stones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trace of Stones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trace of Stones (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trace of Stones change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trace of Stones worth watching?
- Trace of Stones holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trace of Stones?
- Trace of Stones stars Manfred Krug, Krystyna Stypułkowska, Eberhard Esche, Johannes Wieke and Walter Richter-Reinick.
- When was Trace of Stones released?
- Trace of Stones was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.