Series

Private Schulz

★ 5.3(6)198150m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Jack Pulman
Release date: 1981-05-06
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

Private Schulz — trailer

About Private Schulz

Private Schulz is a 1981 web series in the Crime, Comedy and Drama genres, created by Jack Pulman, starring Michael Elphick. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Private Schulz in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Private Schulz is a six-part 1981 television comedy-drama serial written by Jack Pulman and produced for BBC Two. It stars Michael Elphick in the title role, with Ian Richardson, Tony Caunter, Billie Whitelaw, Billy Murray, and Mark Wingett. Set primarily in Germany, during and immediately following World War II, fraudster and petty criminal Gerhard Schulz is forced to serve in the SS. In a story based on the real, though unrealised, plot by the Germans known as Operation Bernhard, Schulz tricks the Nazis into making counterfeit British £5 notes, millions of which will be used to destroy the British economy.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries6 eps · 1981

Cast

Michael Elphick

Gerhard Schulz

Themes & keywords

concentration campfraudarmybased on true storycon artistforgerynsdap (nazi party)1940spetty criminalfraudster

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Private Schulz in Japan?+

Private Schulz is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Private Schulz on Netflix?+

Private Schulz is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How many seasons of Private Schulz are there?+

Private Schulz has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in Private Schulz?+

Private Schulz stars Michael Elphick.

When did Private Schulz come out?+

Private Schulz is a 1981 web series created by Jack Pulman.

What genre is Private Schulz?+

Private Schulz is Crime, Comedy, Drama and War & Politics series.

Who created Private Schulz?+

Private Schulz was created by Jack Pulman.