Benno Makes Stories (1982)
Benno (Torsten Rennert), a bright boy from Berlin, is not really a problem case, although his parents have enough trouble with him. But that's not just because of Benno, but because no one really has time for him. During a train ride, he meets a pensioner Oskar Schrader (Erwin Geschonneck), who likes to cook, collect watches, master magic tricks and who lives in the middle of nature. Between them they develop a real friendship. Benno is allowed to spend his school holidays with his friend. The grumpy Oskar lives alone in a garden colony - with friendly and unfriendly neighbors. Benno enjoys playing tricks with his buddy Mutz (Thomas Hoffer) on this neighborhood including the cranky animal lover Irma Kalweit (Agnes Krause) and the rude daredevil Ralf Klotz (Henry Hübchen).
Cast
- Torsten Rennert - Benno Pfeffer
- Erwin Geschonneck - Oskar Schrader
- Agnes Kraus - Irma Kalweit
- Wolfgang Greese - Richard Fröseke
- Walfriede Schmitt - Vera Fröseke
- Henry Hübchen - Ralf Klotz
- Janina Hartwig - Martina Klein
- Renate Blume - Renate Pfeffer
- Carl-Hermann Risse - Horst Pfeffer
- Hildegard Alex - Ferienlager-Leiterin
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Benno Makes Stories about?
- Benno (Torsten Rennert), a bright boy from Berlin, is not really a problem case, although his parents have enough trouble with him. But that's not just because of Benno, but because no one really has time for him. During a train ride, he meets a pensioner Oskar Schrader (Erwin Geschonneck), who likes to cook, collect watches, master magic tricks and who lives in the middle of nature. Between them they develop a real friendship. Benno is allowed to spend his school holidays with his friend. The grumpy Oskar lives alone in a garden colony - with friendly and unfriendly neighbors. Benno enjoys playing tricks with his buddy Mutz (Thomas Hoffer) on this neighborhood including the cranky animal lover Irma Kalweit (Agnes Krause) and the rude daredevil Ralf Klotz (Henry Hübchen).
- Who directed Benno Makes Stories?
- Benno Makes Stories was directed by Helmut Krätzig.
- Who stars in Benno Makes Stories?
- Benno Makes Stories stars Torsten Rennert, Erwin Geschonneck, Agnes Kraus, Wolfgang Greese, Walfriede Schmitt, Henry Hübchen.
- How long is Benno Makes Stories?
- Benno Makes Stories has a runtime of 2h 23m (143 minutes).
- What genre is Benno Makes Stories?
- Benno Makes Stories is a Family, Comedy film.
- Where was Benno Makes Stories produced?
- Benno Makes Stories was produced in East Germany.