
Jan on the Barge
1934, Germany. Jan is a 13 year old boy, who is raised without a mother. His father, a communist, is accused of a political murder, and predicted to be shot by the police when he was on the run. Jan lives with his aunt and finds a friend, Max, who wants to help him to find out what really with his father happened. During a conspirative gathering Max is shot by SA (Nazi paramilitary) and Jan succeed to escape in a barge. Erika, the daughter of the captain of the barge, and a boatman hide him. They try to help Jan to escape from police and find his father, who really survived.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Jan auf der Zille
- Genres: Family
- Release Date: 1986-03-26
- Runtime: 86 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (3 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: DEFA
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3374
- Languages: German
Cast & Crew

Peter Sodann
as Martin Liebig

Hermann Beyer
as Professor

Evamaria Bath
as Minna

Lotte Loebinger
as Muttchen

Peter Scholz
as Jan

Helene Anders
as Erika

Heide Kipp
as Tante

Siegfried Voß
as Wiese

Volkmar Kleinert
as Hinkender

Christoph Engel
as Ziviler
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jan on the Barge?▼
Jan on the Barge is a Family movie directed by . It was released on 1986-03-26.
Who are the main actors in Jan on the Barge?▼
The main cast includes Peter Sodann, Hermann Beyer, Evamaria Bath, Lotte Loebinger, Peter Scholz, .
Where can I watch Jan on the Barge online?▼
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Is Jan on the Barge based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Jan on the Barge?▼
Jan on the Barge has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 3 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Jan on the Barge?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Jan on the Barge?▼
The soundtrack was composed by DEFA. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Jan on the Barge filmed?▼
Jan on the Barge was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Jan on the Barge?▼
The total runtime of Jan on the Barge is 86 minutes.
Is Jan on the Barge suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Jan on the Barge?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Jan on the Barge.
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