Spiel der Verlierer (1978)
The 50-year-old haulier Kluth is left by his wife and falls in love with 15-year-old Anita, the daughter of the owners of his favorite pub. Anita's parents tolerate the relationship because Kluth supports them financially. But when Anita is expecting Kluth's child, they terminate their friendship and threaten to press charges. Kluth commits suicide.
Director: Christian Hohoff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: October 12, 1978
Cast
- Michael Ballhaus - Dr. Müller
- Margit Carstensen - Frl. Rosner
- Claus Holm - Georg Friedrichs
- Carola Fahr - Lillian
- Christiane Maybach - Frau Holle
- Armin Meier - Charly
- Angelika Milster - Sängerin
- Maria Schell - Anna Friedrichs
- Karl Scheydt - Fleischgroßhändler
Screenplay
Music: Peer Raben
Cinematography: Horst Knechtel
Editing: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Juliane Lorenz
Production: Filmproduktion Christian Hohoff, Tango Film, WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Christian Hohoff
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Spiel der Verlierer about?
- The 50-year-old haulier Kluth is left by his wife and falls in love with 15-year-old Anita, the daughter of the owners of his favorite pub. Anita's parents tolerate the relationship because Kluth supports them financially. But when Anita is expecting Kluth's child, they terminate their friendship and threaten to press charges. Kluth commits suicide.
- Who directed Spiel der Verlierer?
- Spiel der Verlierer was directed by Christian Hohoff.
- Who stars in Spiel der Verlierer?
- Spiel der Verlierer stars Michael Ballhaus, Margit Carstensen, Claus Holm, Carola Fahr, Christiane Maybach, Armin Meier.
- How long is Spiel der Verlierer?
- Spiel der Verlierer has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Spiel der Verlierer?
- Spiel der Verlierer is a Drama film.
- Where was Spiel der Verlierer produced?
- Spiel der Verlierer was produced in Germany.