Movie

Der Durchdreher

★ 9.0(1)19791h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Helmut Dietl
Release date: 1979-03-08
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: BR

About Der Durchdreher

Der Durchdreher is a 1979 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Helmut Dietl, starring Towje Kleiner, Helmut Fischer and Ilse Neubauer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Der Durchdreher in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The chaotic journalist Maximilian Glanz is working on his big book that will never be finished, answers letters to the editor of a tabloid newspaper and dreams of escaping to an island and leaving everything behind. His marriage is in crisis. And on the day of his divorce, he meets a new woman in a rear-end collision, who has also just been divorced and with whom he plunges headlong into a new relationship.

Cast

Towje Kleiner

Maximilian Glanz

Helmut Fischer

Lino

Ilse Neubauer

Henni Finkenzeller

Alexander May

Glorias Vater

Richard Münch

Verleger

Barbara Valentin

Glorias Freundin

Kurt Raab

Mann von Glorias Freundin

Helen Vita

Frau von Hagen

Dieter Augustin

Taxifahrer

Karsten Peters

Redakteur

Anton Diffring

Glorias erster Mann

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Der Durchdreher in Canada?+

Der Durchdreher is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Der Durchdreher on Netflix?+

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How long is Der Durchdreher?+

Der Durchdreher has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Der Durchdreher?+

Der Durchdreher stars Towje Kleiner, Helmut Fischer, Ilse Neubauer, Alexander May and Richard Münch.

When did Der Durchdreher come out?+

Der Durchdreher is a 1979 movie directed by Helmut Dietl.

What genre is Der Durchdreher?+

Der Durchdreher is Comedy film.

Who directed Der Durchdreher?+

Der Durchdreher was directed by Helmut Dietl.