Movie

A Snowman for Africa

★ 8.0(2)19771h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Rolf Losansky
Release date: 1977-09-30
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

About A Snowman for Africa

A Snowman for Africa is a 1977 movie in the Comedy, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Rolf Losansky, starring Wolfgang Penz, Wolfgang Winkler and Hadiatou Barry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Snowman for Africa in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The little African girl Asina is eagerly waiting for her new friend Karli. Karli is a young sailor from Rostock who has promised her a gift on his next arrival in Coccatuttibana. Karli keeps his promise and smuggles a stowaway onboard the “MS Wismar”. Kasimir, a snowman, finds shelter in a cooling chamber. Although the journey turns out to be turbulent, Karli and Kasimir manage to arrive in Africa in good health.

Cast

Wolfgang Penz

Matrose Karli

Wolfgang Winkler

Koch Bob

Hadiatou Barry

Asina

Jürgen Reuter

Sebastian

Bruno Carstens

Captain of the Wismar

Ingolf Gorges

Machinist

Dieter Jäger

Radio operator Bernd

Hartmut Schreier

Matrose Chanti

Liselott Baumgarten

Bobs Oma

Renate Heymer

Stewardess Els

Kurt Nolze

Sailor Backe

Dieter Wardetzky

Captain of the Penguin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Snowman for Africa in Switzerland?+

A Snowman for Africa is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Snowman for Africa on Netflix?+

A Snowman for Africa is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is A Snowman for Africa?+

A Snowman for Africa has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in A Snowman for Africa?+

A Snowman for Africa stars Wolfgang Penz, Wolfgang Winkler, Hadiatou Barry, Jürgen Reuter and Bruno Carstens.

When did A Snowman for Africa come out?+

A Snowman for Africa is a 1977 movie directed by Rolf Losansky.

What genre is A Snowman for Africa?+

A Snowman for Africa is Comedy, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed A Snowman for Africa?+

A Snowman for Africa was directed by Rolf Losansky.