Movie

Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts

★ 6.0(2)19731h 36m

Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Celino Bleiweiß
Release date: 1973-05-10
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

About Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts

Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts is a 1973 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Music genres, directed by Celino Bleiweiß, starring Dean Reed, Hannelore Elsner and Monica Bielenstein. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Screen adaptation of Eichendorff's famous novella. A penniless drifter roams the land with his violin and preferably sings his songs to beautiful women. Two of his female admirers get him employed as a gardener at a castle. Yet he doesn't settle down for long, and moves on to his next temporary job as a customs officer. Finally, he travels to Italy where he joins the gang of Rinaldo Rinaldini and eventually meets the love of his life.

Cast

Dean Reed

Taugenichts

Hannelore Elsner

Die Gräfin

Monica Bielenstein

Die 3. Schöne

Monika Woytowicz

Kammerjungfer

Carin Abicht

1. Dame

Christel Bodenstein

Guido alias Flora

Anna Dymna

Die 1. Schöne

Gudrun Jochmann

Die 2. Schöne

Gerry Wolff

Rinaldo Rinaldini

Arno Wyzniewski

Maler

Peter Biele

Graf Leonhard

Walter Lendrich

Gärtner

Themes & keywords

fairy talerobber

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts in Germany?+

In Germany, Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts on Netflix?+

Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts?+

Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts?+

Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts stars Dean Reed, Hannelore Elsner, Monica Bielenstein, Monika Woytowicz and Carin Abicht.

When did Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts come out?+

Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts is a 1973 movie directed by Celino Bleiweiß.

What genre is Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts?+

Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts is Drama, Comedy and Music film.

Who directed Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts?+

Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts was directed by Celino Bleiweiß.