Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall (1960)
Under political pressure, a West German radio station stages a radio play about a Russian invasion of West Germany. A handsome fee convinced the unemployed Anton Wiesel to take on the direction. At the same time, the driver Harry Kyritz received an inheritance: a decrepit barge with which he intends to become an entrepreneur. His acquaintance with Madeleine Müller, the daughter of a coal wholesaler, comes at just the right time. But so does Mr. Müller, because he is broke. So he throws a big party to sell his daughter as his last profitable asset. Harry has a good chance when the radio plays a radio play about a Russian robbery. The guests take it as a factual report and flee to the cellar. Harry reveals his true financial situation, but Müller accepts him anyway - as a model worker for the Russians. But when the mistake is revealed, Harry is out of the running in favor of a wealthier son-in-law.
Cast
- Horst Drinda - Harry Kyritz
- Rolf Ludwig - Anton Wiesel
- Johannes Arpe - Oskar Müller
- Peter Herden - Hans-Joachim Fechtner
- Horst Schulze - Uwe Angler
- Christine Laszar - Amy Taylor
- Helga Göring - Sylvia Lehmann
- Lisa Macheiner - Melanie Müller
- Steffi Freund - Madeleine Müller
- Peter Kiwitt - Friedrich Sägemehl
Screenplay
- Jens Gerlach (Theatre Play)
- Kurt Jung-Alsen
- Hans Lucke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall about?
- Under political pressure, a West German radio station stages a radio play about a Russian invasion of West Germany. A handsome fee convinced the unemployed Anton Wiesel to take on the direction. At the same time, the driver Harry Kyritz received an inheritance: a decrepit barge with which he intends to become an entrepreneur. His acquaintance with Madeleine Müller, the daughter of a coal wholesaler, comes at just the right time. But so does Mr. Müller, because he is broke. So he throws a big party to sell his daughter as his last profitable asset. Harry has a good chance when the radio plays a radio play about a Russian robbery. The guests take it as a factual report and flee to the cellar. Harry reveals his true financial situation, but Müller accepts him anyway - as a model worker for the Russians. But when the mistake is revealed, Harry is out of the running in favor of a wealthier son-in-law.
- Who directed Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall?
- Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall was directed by Kurt Jung-Alsen.
- Who stars in Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall?
- Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall stars Horst Drinda, Rolf Ludwig, Johannes Arpe, Peter Herden, Horst Schulze, Christine Laszar.
- How long is Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall?
- Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall?
- Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall is a Comedy film.
- Where was Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall produced?
- Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall was produced in East Germany.