Mein Schulfreund (1960)
In the midst of World War II, postman Ludwig Fuchs writes a letter to his former school friend Field Marshal Hermann Göring, urging him to work for peace. He is declared mentally incompetent. After the war, he struggles to shake off the stigma of alleged mental illness. Göring is executed. Fuchs forces the court to examine him: he vandalizes the lobby of Post Office 122 in Munich and is rehabilitated (with full salary compensation for lost years).
Director: Robert Siodmak
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: July 21, 1960
Cast
- Heinz Rühmann - Ludwig Fuchs
- Loni von Friedl - Rosi
- Ernst Schröder - Hauptmann Kühn
- Hertha Feiler - Frau Kühn
- Robert Graf - Dr. Lerch
- Mario Adorf - Niedermoser
- Alexander Kerst - Hauptmann Sander
- Hans Leibelt - Professor Strohbach
- Alexander Golling - Krögelmeier
- Carsta Löck - Frau Wenzel
Screenplay
- Johannes Mario Simmel (Theatre Play)
- Robert A. Stemmle (Screenplay)
Music: Raimund Rosenberger
Cinematography: Helmut Ashley
Editing: Walter Boos
Production: Utz Utermann Filmproduktion, Divina-Film, Bavaria Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Italiano
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Robert Siodmak
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mein Schulfreund about?
- In the midst of World War II, postman Ludwig Fuchs writes a letter to his former school friend Field Marshal Hermann Göring, urging him to work for peace. He is declared mentally incompetent. After the war, he struggles to shake off the stigma of alleged mental illness. Göring is executed. Fuchs forces the court to examine him: he vandalizes the lobby of Post Office 122 in Munich and is rehabilitated (with full salary compensation for lost years).
- Who directed Mein Schulfreund?
- Mein Schulfreund was directed by Robert Siodmak.
- Who stars in Mein Schulfreund?
- Mein Schulfreund stars Heinz Rühmann, Loni von Friedl, Ernst Schröder, Hertha Feiler, Robert Graf, Mario Adorf.
- How long is Mein Schulfreund?
- Mein Schulfreund has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Mein Schulfreund?
- Mein Schulfreund is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Mein Schulfreund produced?
- Mein Schulfreund was produced in Germany.