Der Räuber Hotzenplotz
Synopsis
The robber Hotzenplotz shows no mercy and steals Grandma's music-making coffee grinder. Naturally, Kasperl and Seppel have something against this and set off in pursuit. But Hotzenplotz overpowers them. Trapped in the robbers' den, one of them is even to be sold to the mysterious magician Petrosilius Zwackelmann...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustav Ehmck
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustav Ehmck
- Original Title
- Der Räuber Hotzenplotz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustav Ehmck
Gustav Ehmck, Otfried Preußler
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Gustav Ehmck
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Gustav Ehmck
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is Der Räuber Hotzenplotz about?
The robber Hotzenplotz shows no mercy and steals Grandma's music-making coffee grinder. Naturally, Kasperl and Seppel have something against this and set off in pursuit. But Hotzenplotz overpowers them. Trapped in the robbers' den, one of them is even to be sold to the mysterious magician Petrosilius Zwackelmann...
Who directed Der Räuber Hotzenplotz?
Der Räuber Hotzenplotz was directed by Gustav Ehmck.
Who stars in Der Räuber Hotzenplotz?
The principal cast of Der Räuber Hotzenplotz includes Gert Fröbe, Lina Carstens, Rainer Basedow, David Friedman, Gerhard Acktun.
When was Der Räuber Hotzenplotz released and how long is it?
Der Räuber Hotzenplotz was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Is Der Räuber Hotzenplotz based on a book or true story?
Der Räuber Hotzenplotz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Otfried Preußler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Räuber Hotzenplotz?
Der Räuber Hotzenplotz holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).