Karniggels
Synopsis
After his training as a policeman, the young, shy Köppe is transferred to a northern German town. Unfortunately, in an area where fox and rabbit say goodnight, there is little for a lawman to do. So Köppe kills time with the search for mysterious cow murderers, flirting with two attractive women and befriending a likeable petty crook.
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Bernd Michael Lade
Horst Köpper
Julia Jäger
Nina Steenhagen
Inga Busch
Annarina
Anton Rattinger
Bauhaus
Gerhard Marcel
Vierstern
Ingo Naujoks
Elle
Brigitte Böttrich
Anna Köpper
Harald Maack
Lehrer / Mörder
Dr. Bodo Abel
Rummelmann 1
Axel Altmann
Gerhard Köpper
Willy Bartelsen
Revierleiter
Marianne Bernhardt
Partyfrau 1
Jutta Bryde
Partyfrau 2
Herbert Buck
Mann mit Kafka
Dagmar Cassens
Diebin
Sven Dahlke
Junge mit Karniggel
Karl Knieser
Perlendealer
Edda Pastor
Annarinas Mutter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Detlev Buck
- Screenplay & Story
- Detlev Buck, Wolfgang Sieg
- Original Score
- Detlef Petersen
- Original Title
- Karniggels
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Boje Buck Produktion GmbH, WDR, Hamburger Filmbüro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Detlev Buck
Detlev Buck, Wolfgang Sieg
Detlef Petersen
Roger Heeremann
Sybille Windt
Claus Boje, Martin Rohrbeck
Department Leadership Roster
Detlev Buck
Director
Detlev Buck
Screenplay
Wolfgang Sieg
Screenplay
Detlef Petersen
Original Music Composer
Roger Heeremann
Director of Photography
Sybille Windt
Editor
Claus Boje
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karniggels
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What is Karniggels about?
After his training as a policeman, the young, shy Köppe is transferred to a northern German town. Unfortunately, in an area where fox and rabbit say goodnight, there is little for a lawman to do. So Köppe kills time with the search for mysterious cow murderers, flirting with two attractive women and befriending a likeable petty crook.
Who directed Karniggels?
Karniggels was directed by Detlev Buck.
Who stars in Karniggels?
The principal cast of Karniggels includes Bernd Michael Lade, Julia Jäger, Inga Busch, Anton Rattinger, Gerhard Marcel.
When was Karniggels released and how long is it?
Karniggels was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Karniggels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Karniggels was composed by Detlef Petersen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Karniggels?
Karniggels holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).