Ein fröhliches Dasein (1974)

Grete, the daughter of the widowed Cologne dog tax inspector Joseph Völz, once married a British occupying soldier and followed him to the Scottish provinces. When she now visits her father, he soon realizes that her marriage has gone awry. He tries to resolve the crisis by taking a trip to Scotland, but his insensitive nature causes even more damage, even though he gets on well with his son-in-law - who ensures that the whisky is properly taxed at the local factory.

Director: Wolfgang Staudte
Runtime: 90 min
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Cinematography: Rudolf H. Jakob
Production: Berliner Spiele, Berliner Union Film, Deutsche Buchgemeinschaft, ZDF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Wolfgang Staudte

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ein fröhliches Dasein about?
Grete, the daughter of the widowed Cologne dog tax inspector Joseph Völz, once married a British occupying soldier and followed him to the Scottish provinces. When she now visits her father, he soon realizes that her marriage has gone awry. He tries to resolve the crisis by taking a trip to Scotland, but his insensitive nature causes even more damage, even though he gets on well with his son-in-law - who ensures that the whisky is properly taxed at the local factory.
Who directed Ein fröhliches Dasein?
Ein fröhliches Dasein was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
Who stars in Ein fröhliches Dasein?
Ein fröhliches Dasein stars Robert Wolfgang Schnell, Lotti Krekel, Ian MacNaughton.
How long is Ein fröhliches Dasein?
Ein fröhliches Dasein has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
Where was Ein fröhliches Dasein produced?
Ein fröhliches Dasein was produced in Germany.