The Uppercrust (1981)
This film combines two very different styles: an atmospheric psycho thriller about the ice-cold hired gun (masterfully played by Frank Gorschin), and the bizarre satire of the Austrian TV serial "Kottan ermittelt".
Director: Peter Patzak
Genre: Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 153 min
Release Date: September 17, 1981
Cast
- Franz Buchrieser - Adolf Kottan
- Walter Davy - Paul Schremser
- Lukas Resetarits - Ludwig Haumer
- Frank Gorshin - Harry Werner, alias Nash
- Nigel Davenport - Pigel
- Bibiana Zeller - Dr. Herta Aichinger
- Otto Tausig - Kramml
- Hans Georg Nenning - Sexshopverkäufer
- Erni Mangold - Wirtin
- Hanno Pöschl
Screenplay
Music: Igor Strawinsky, Johannes Brahms
Cinematography: Walter Kindler
Editing: Traude Gruber
Production: Baytide Films, Satel Film
Country: United States of America, Austria
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Peter Patzak
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Uppercrust about?
- This film combines two very different styles: an atmospheric psycho thriller about the ice-cold hired gun (masterfully played by Frank Gorschin), and the bizarre satire of the Austrian TV serial "Kottan ermittelt".
- Who directed The Uppercrust?
- The Uppercrust was directed by Peter Patzak.
- Who stars in The Uppercrust?
- The Uppercrust stars Franz Buchrieser, Walter Davy, Lukas Resetarits, Frank Gorshin, Nigel Davenport, Bibiana Zeller.
- How long is The Uppercrust?
- The Uppercrust has a runtime of 2h 33m (153 minutes).
- What genre is The Uppercrust?
- The Uppercrust is a Comedy, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was The Uppercrust produced?
- The Uppercrust was produced in United States of America, Austria.