Das Martyrium des Peter OHey (1964)
Poetic fable about the sophisticated rape of civil rights by a totalitarian power. The orderly existence of Peter O'Hey and his family is shaken one day by the announcement that a tiger has taken up residence in his bathroom. The state, represented by a civil servant, a tax collector and a protocol chief, as well as the private company, represented by a scientist, a circus director and an old hunter, take a keen interest in this news and try to exploit the unusual situation for their personal interests. They besiege the apartment of Peter O'Hey and finally also claim his life by abusing him as a decoy for the tiger.
Director: Peter Lilienthal
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: May 19, 1964
Cast
- Joachim Wichmann - Peter O'Hey
- Angelika Hurwicz - Frau O'Hey
- Thomas Rosengarten - Jas O'Hey
- Helga Ballhaus - Die Tochter
- Heinz Meier - Der Beamte
- Hans Timerding - Der Steuereinnehmer
- Günter Meisner - Der Wissenschaftler
- Alexander Welbat - Der Zirkusdirektor
- Adolf Rebel - Der Chef des Protokolls
- Götz Olaf Rausch - Der alte Jäger
Screenplay
- Sławomir Mrożek (Novel)
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Production: Südwestfunk
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Peter Lilienthal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Das Martyrium des Peter OHey about?
- Poetic fable about the sophisticated rape of civil rights by a totalitarian power. The orderly existence of Peter O'Hey and his family is shaken one day by the announcement that a tiger has taken up residence in his bathroom. The state, represented by a civil servant, a tax collector and a protocol chief, as well as the private company, represented by a scientist, a circus director and an old hunter, take a keen interest in this news and try to exploit the unusual situation for their personal interests. They besiege the apartment of Peter O'Hey and finally also claim his life by abusing him as a decoy for the tiger.
- Who directed Das Martyrium des Peter OHey?
- Das Martyrium des Peter OHey was directed by Peter Lilienthal.
- Who stars in Das Martyrium des Peter OHey?
- Das Martyrium des Peter OHey stars Joachim Wichmann, Angelika Hurwicz, Thomas Rosengarten, Helga Ballhaus, Heinz Meier, Hans Timerding.
- How long is Das Martyrium des Peter OHey?
- Das Martyrium des Peter OHey has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Das Martyrium des Peter OHey?
- Das Martyrium des Peter OHey is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Das Martyrium des Peter OHey produced?
- Das Martyrium des Peter OHey was produced in Germany.