Tinko (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1957, Tinko is a drama film directed by Herbert Ballmann, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. After 1945, land reform forces Old Kraske to become an agricultural worker, but he continues to work on his own, flatly refusing to join any collective farming activities. He desperately wants a large-scale farm like Kimpel's in order to pass it on to his adored grandson, Tinko. When Kraske's son Ernst returns from a POW camp and gives his support to the new communal project, tensions arise within the family and little Tinko is caught in the middle.
Who’s in it. Tinko stars Max Reichhoff as Tinko, Josef Sieber as Großvater Kraske, Günther Simon as Ernst Kraske and Lisa Wehn as Kraskin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Tinko has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tinko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tinko tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tinko (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tinko change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tinko worth watching?
- Tinko holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tinko?
- Tinko stars Max Reichhoff, Josef Sieber, Günther Simon, Lisa Wehn and Ewa Krasnodębska.
- When was Tinko released?
- Tinko was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.