Harry and Harriet (1990)
A quiet, offbeat German dramedy about self-reinvention and the messy ways we try to escape ourselves. When a middle-aged woman decides to shed her old life and adopt the name “Harry,” her transformation unsettles family, friends, and lovers who can’t quite keep up. Blurring gender identity, midlife crisis, and dark humour, the film plays like a bittersweet character study — deadpan, gently absurd, and tinged with melancholy.
Director: Cyril Frankel
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: July 18, 1990
Cast
- Thomas Gottschalk - Harry
- Mandy Perryment - Harriet
- Fiona Fullerton - Catherine
- Heinz Hoenig - Michael
- Heinz Marecek - Peter Graf
- Julia Kent - Jenny
- Charles Gray - Satan
- Jochen Busse - Urologist
- Eddi Arent - Psychiatrist
- Linda Joy - Lorelei Schneider
Screenplay
Cinematography: Heinz Hölscher
Editing: Ute Albrecht
Production: K.S. Film, Roxy Film, Monaco Film GmbH, Lisa Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Cyril Frankel
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Harry and Harriet about?
- A quiet, offbeat German dramedy about self-reinvention and the messy ways we try to escape ourselves. When a middle-aged woman decides to shed her old life and adopt the name “Harry,” her transformation unsettles family, friends, and lovers who can’t quite keep up. Blurring gender identity, midlife crisis, and dark humour, the film plays like a bittersweet character study — deadpan, gently absurd, and tinged with melancholy.
- Who directed Harry and Harriet?
- Harry and Harriet was directed by Cyril Frankel.
- Who stars in Harry and Harriet?
- Harry and Harriet stars Thomas Gottschalk, Mandy Perryment, Fiona Fullerton, Heinz Hoenig, Heinz Marecek, Julia Kent.
- How long is Harry and Harriet?
- Harry and Harriet has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Harry and Harriet?
- Harry and Harriet is a Comedy film.
- Where was Harry and Harriet produced?
- Harry and Harriet was produced in Germany.