HD Soldier Läppli (1959)
War mobilization in 1939: the clumsy Läppli, a loudmouth and busybody, is imprisoned for anti-military speeches. When he is later promoted to officer's orderly, he continues his mischievous behavior. He acts without suspicion, comes across as slightly dim-witted, a silly simpleton, talks nonsense and, in his harmless naivety, repeatedly creates situations that make us laugh at the malice of chance or stubborn militarism. His environment, the officers' staff area, is portrayed with irony, but without malicious scorn.
Director: Alfred Rasser
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: January 1, 1959
Cast
- Alfred Rasser - Theophil Läppli
- Editha Nordberg - Alice Brodbeck
- Otto Wiesely - Fritz Mislin
- Bernard Junod - Oberleutnant Marc Clermont
- Franz Matter - Korporal Herbert Mathys
- Hermann Frick - Major Indlekofer
- Simone Petitpierre - Henriette Brodbeck
- Ernst Stiefel - Wachtmeister Korp
- Heddy Maria Wettstein - Sophie Müller
- Roland Rasser - Leutnant
Screenplay
Music: Hans Moeckel
Cinematography: Adolf Jenny, Hans Schneeberger
Editing: Walter Kägi
Production: Stamm Film AG, Kägi-Film AG
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
switzerland, military, swiss
More Films by Director: Alfred Rasser
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HD Soldier Läppli about?
- War mobilization in 1939: the clumsy Läppli, a loudmouth and busybody, is imprisoned for anti-military speeches. When he is later promoted to officer's orderly, he continues his mischievous behavior. He acts without suspicion, comes across as slightly dim-witted, a silly simpleton, talks nonsense and, in his harmless naivety, repeatedly creates situations that make us laugh at the malice of chance or stubborn militarism. His environment, the officers' staff area, is portrayed with irony, but without malicious scorn.
- Who directed HD Soldier Läppli?
- HD Soldier Läppli was directed by Alfred Rasser.
- Who stars in HD Soldier Läppli?
- HD Soldier Läppli stars Alfred Rasser, Editha Nordberg, Otto Wiesely, Bernard Junod, Franz Matter, Hermann Frick.
- How long is HD Soldier Läppli?
- HD Soldier Läppli has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is HD Soldier Läppli?
- HD Soldier Läppli is a Comedy film.
- Where was HD Soldier Läppli produced?
- HD Soldier Läppli was produced in Switzerland.