Chronicle of a Summer (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, Chronicle of a Summer is a drama and romance film directed by Ralf Kirsten, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In the late fifties a large industrial complex was built near Schwedt, in the GDR. This low budget film tells about the voluntary participation of the brigades of the Freie Deutsche Jugend in the building up...
Who’s in it. Chronicle of a Summer stars Manfred Krug as Tom Breitsprecher, Christel Bodenstein as Grit, Marita Böhme as Regine and Johanna Clas as Lilo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Chronicle of a Summer 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 Chronicle of a Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chronicle of a Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chronicle of a Summer (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chronicle of a Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chronicle of a Summer worth watching?
- Chronicle of a Summer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chronicle of a Summer?
- Chronicle of a Summer stars Manfred Krug, Christel Bodenstein, Marita Böhme, Johanna Clas and Günter Grabbert.
- When was Chronicle of a Summer released?
- Chronicle of a Summer was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.