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Der Tiefstapler

1978 · 88 min

A light, mildly farcical comedy of mistaken roles that coasts on charm rather than tension.

Directed by
Karl-Heinz Bieber, Peter W. Rosenthal
Starring
Georg Thomalla, Gert Fröbe, Charo López
Overview
The German ambassador to a small republic is expecting the visit of his Minister of Development. When the visit is called off, the Ambassador persuades two tourists to take over the role of Ambassador.

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Directed by
Karl-Heinz Bieber, Peter W. Rosenthal
Starring
Georg Thomalla, Gert Fröbe, Charo López
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • deception
    • identity
    • politics
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour6
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

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    Directed by
    Karl-Heinz Bieber, Peter W. Rosenthal, Michael Krohne
    Starring
    Georg Thomalla, Gert Fröbe, Charo López, José Lifante, José Canalejas, Elisa Montés
    Runtime
    88 min
    Country
    Germany
    Languages
    German

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