Taxichauffeur Bänz (1957)
Oscar Bänz is a solid, middle-class taxi driver and widower. He loves his daughter Irma with all his heart. In order to provide for her, he has not remarried. Irma, a quiet, intelligent young woman, is studying medicine. To finance her education, Bänz rents a room to Toni Schellenberg, a young man from the countryside with a promising future as a soccer player. But the big city, easy money, and superficial friends cause Toni to neglect his training and evening classes, and eventually his employer fires him. Irma, who has fallen in love with the handsome athlete, asks her father for help. He is finally able to find Toni a job as a taxi driver. But when Irma attends a student party and also agrees to a date with the senior physician Dr. Zbinden, Toni feels neglected.
Cast
- Schaggi Streuli - Taxichauffeur Oskar Bänz
- Elisabeth Müller - Irma Bänz
- Paul Bühlmann - Kellner Peppino
- Stephanie Glaser - Bardame Lilly
- Maximilian Schell - Toni Schellenberg
- Hans Grimm - Taxiunternehmer
- Marianne Hediger - Emma Bosshard
- Emil Hegetschweiler - Vater Schellenberg
- Elisabeth Barth - Mutter Schellenberg
- Sigfrit Steiner - Tonis Chef
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taxichauffeur Bänz about?
- Oscar Bänz is a solid, middle-class taxi driver and widower. He loves his daughter Irma with all his heart. In order to provide for her, he has not remarried. Irma, a quiet, intelligent young woman, is studying medicine. To finance her education, Bänz rents a room to Toni Schellenberg, a young man from the countryside with a promising future as a soccer player. But the big city, easy money, and superficial friends cause Toni to neglect his training and evening classes, and eventually his employer fires him. Irma, who has fallen in love with the handsome athlete, asks her father for help. He is finally able to find Toni a job as a taxi driver. But when Irma attends a student party and also agrees to a date with the senior physician Dr. Zbinden, Toni feels neglected.
- Who directed Taxichauffeur Bänz?
- Taxichauffeur Bänz was directed by Werner Düggelin, Hermann Haller.
- Who stars in Taxichauffeur Bänz?
- Taxichauffeur Bänz stars Schaggi Streuli, Elisabeth Müller, Paul Bühlmann, Stephanie Glaser, Maximilian Schell, Hans Grimm.
- What genre is Taxichauffeur Bänz?
- Taxichauffeur Bänz is a Drama film.
- Where was Taxichauffeur Bänz produced?
- Taxichauffeur Bänz was produced in Switzerland.