The Punch Bowl (1959)
It is the 65th birthday of Wilhelm Lehmann, foreman of a chemical company. All members of the large family are expected. Preparations are also being made in the company: Wilhelm is to be awarded the »Labor banner« and, as every year, the sons are responsible for the may bowl. But instead of family members, telegrams with rejections flutter into the house.
Director: Günter Reisch
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: December 4, 1959
Cast
- Erich Franz - Wilhelm Lehmann
- Friedel Nowack
- Albert Hetterle
- Erika Dunkelmann
- Christel Bodenstein - Suse Lehmann
- Heinz Draehn
- Ekkehard Schall - Günther Lehmann
- Stefan Lisewski
- Karla Runkehl - Rosa
- Horst Kube - Albert Lehmann
Screenplay
Music: Helmut Nier
Cinematography: Otto Merz
Editing: Hildegard Conrad
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Günter Reisch
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Punch Bowl about?
- It is the 65th birthday of Wilhelm Lehmann, foreman of a chemical company. All members of the large family are expected. Preparations are also being made in the company: Wilhelm is to be awarded the »Labor banner« and, as every year, the sons are responsible for the may bowl. But instead of family members, telegrams with rejections flutter into the house.
- Who directed The Punch Bowl?
- The Punch Bowl was directed by Günter Reisch.
- Who stars in The Punch Bowl?
- The Punch Bowl stars Erich Franz, Friedel Nowack, Albert Hetterle, Erika Dunkelmann, Christel Bodenstein, Heinz Draehn.
- How long is The Punch Bowl?
- The Punch Bowl has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Punch Bowl?
- The Punch Bowl is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Punch Bowl produced?
- The Punch Bowl was produced in East Germany.