Der Bockerer (1963)
Karl Bockerer is a Viennese original. He survives the ‘great times’ – to his own dismay his birthday is on the same day as the one of the “Führer” – by pretending to be more stupid than he really is, and uncovers, over and over again, the hypocrisy and the uptightness of the epic nonsense in his milieu by means of real and phony naivety. Where Schweijk made a mockery of the ruling system by being a presumptive follower, the Viennese butcher strives against the tide. And he is not alone, has family and friends. His personal braveness protects him neither from the rebellion in his own house, nor from the horrors of total war…
Director: Michael Kehlmann
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 144 min
Release Date: January 26, 1963
Cast
- Fritz Muliar - Karl Bockerer
- Marianne Gerzner - Sabine, seine Frau
- Heinz Trixner - Hans, beider Sohn
- Hans Olden - Hatzinger, pensionierter Postoffizial
- Carl Merz - Dr. Rosenblatt, Rechtsanwalt
- Franz Böheim - Rayoninspektor Guritsch
- Johann Sklenka - Hermann, Eisenbahner
- Paula Nefzger - Frau vom Hermann
- Walter Kohut - Ferdinand Gstettner, SS-Mann
- Walter Schirlitz - Dr. von Lamm
Screenplay
Music: Gerhard Bronner
Editing: Walter Sihorsch
Production: ORF
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
world war ii, austria, vienna, austria, austrian, nazi occupation
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More Films by Director: Michael Kehlmann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Bockerer about?
- Karl Bockerer is a Viennese original. He survives the ‘great times’ – to his own dismay his birthday is on the same day as the one of the “Führer” – by pretending to be more stupid than he really is, and uncovers, over and over again, the hypocrisy and the uptightness of the epic nonsense in his milieu by means of real and phony naivety. Where Schweijk made a mockery of the ruling system by being a presumptive follower, the Viennese butcher strives against the tide. And he is not alone, has family and friends. His personal braveness protects him neither from the rebellion in his own house, nor from the horrors of total war…
- Who directed Der Bockerer?
- Der Bockerer was directed by Michael Kehlmann.
- Who stars in Der Bockerer?
- Der Bockerer stars Fritz Muliar, Marianne Gerzner, Heinz Trixner, Hans Olden, Carl Merz, Franz Böheim.
- How long is Der Bockerer?
- Der Bockerer has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).
- What genre is Der Bockerer?
- Der Bockerer is a Comedy, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Der Bockerer produced?
- Der Bockerer was produced in Austria.