Orden für die Wunderkinder (1963)
A retirement home. An elderly gentleman is conversing with a paralyzed countess. When she asks him why he was awarded the title of advisor and an order, Ziegler modestly replies, "For services to the fatherland and the people." The scene changes, and we see Ziegler no longer in the retirement home, but behind bars. After serving his sentence for defrauding gullible women seeking to get married, the marriage swindler Ziegler accidentally finds himself at the award ceremony. Realizing how attractive the order is to wealthy individuals who have not yet taken their place among the elite, Ziegler decides to end his dangerous and not-so-lucrative "business." He searches his address book for the names of wealthy fellow citizens and, using forged forms, informs them that they will soon be awarded an order and that they must pay 750 marks to cover the costs of the ceremony...
Cast
- Carl-Heinz Schroth - Ferdinand Ziegler
- Edith Heerdegen - Die Gräfin
- Hans Jürgen Diedrich - Higges
- Sabine Eggerth - Roswitha Kloschke
- Max Strecker - Direktor Wägele
- Alexander May - 2. Bürgermeister
- Willy Semmelrogge - 1. Chauffeur
- Wolfgang Völz - 2. Chauffeur
- Lisa Helwig - Putzfrau
- Robert Meyn - Ministerialdirektor Senftenauer
Screenplay
- Rainer Erler (Teleplay)
- Werner P. Zibaso (Teleplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Orden für die Wunderkinder about?
- A retirement home. An elderly gentleman is conversing with a paralyzed countess. When she asks him why he was awarded the title of advisor and an order, Ziegler modestly replies, "For services to the fatherland and the people." The scene changes, and we see Ziegler no longer in the retirement home, but behind bars. After serving his sentence for defrauding gullible women seeking to get married, the marriage swindler Ziegler accidentally finds himself at the award ceremony. Realizing how attractive the order is to wealthy individuals who have not yet taken their place among the elite, Ziegler decides to end his dangerous and not-so-lucrative "business." He searches his address book for the names of wealthy fellow citizens and, using forged forms, informs them that they will soon be awarded an order and that they must pay 750 marks to cover the costs of the ceremony...
- Who directed Orden für die Wunderkinder?
- Orden für die Wunderkinder was directed by Rainer Erler.
- Who stars in Orden für die Wunderkinder?
- Orden für die Wunderkinder stars Carl-Heinz Schroth, Edith Heerdegen, Hans Jürgen Diedrich, Sabine Eggerth, Max Strecker, Alexander May.
- How long is Orden für die Wunderkinder?
- Orden für die Wunderkinder has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Orden für die Wunderkinder?
- Orden für die Wunderkinder is a Comedy film.
- Where was Orden für die Wunderkinder produced?
- Orden für die Wunderkinder was produced in Germany.