The Harmonists (1997)
Comedian Harmonists tells the story of a famous, German male sextet, five vocals and piano, the "Comedian Harmonists", from the day they meet first in 1927 to the day in 1934, when they become banned by the upcoming Nazis, because three of them are Jewish.
Director: Joseph Vilsmaier
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: December 25, 1997
Cast
- Ben Becker - Robert Biberti
- Heino Ferch - Roman Cycowski
- Ulrich Noethen - Harry Frommermann
- Heinrich Schafmeister - Erich A. Collin
- Max Tidof - Ari Leschnikoff
- Kai Wiesinger - Erwin Bootz
- Meret Becker - Erna Eggstein
- Katja Riemann - Mary Cycowski
- Rolf Hoppe - Julius Streicher
- Dana Vávrová - Ursula Bootz
Screenplay
Music: Harald Kloser
Cinematography: Joseph Vilsmaier
Editing: Peter R. Adam
Production: Beta Film, Senator Film, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, Dor Film, Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft, Bavaria Film, Televersal
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, Español
Box Office: $244,523
Original Language: de
Themes
Musical Spectacle, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
berlin, germany, nazi, musical, biography, antisemitism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Harmonists about?
- Comedian Harmonists tells the story of a famous, German male sextet, five vocals and piano, the "Comedian Harmonists", from the day they meet first in 1927 to the day in 1934, when they become banned by the upcoming Nazis, because three of them are Jewish.
- Who directed The Harmonists?
- The Harmonists was directed by Joseph Vilsmaier.
- Who stars in The Harmonists?
- The Harmonists stars Ben Becker, Heino Ferch, Ulrich Noethen, Heinrich Schafmeister, Max Tidof, Kai Wiesinger.
- How long is The Harmonists?
- The Harmonists has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is The Harmonists?
- The Harmonists is a Music, Drama film.
- How much did The Harmonists gross?
- The Harmonists grossed $244,523 worldwide.
- Where was The Harmonists produced?
- The Harmonists was produced in Austria, Germany.
- What are the themes of The Harmonists?
- The themes of The Harmonists include: Musical Spectacle, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.