The Beginner
Die Einsteiger
Synopsis
Movie fan Mike has invented a machine with which he is able to take part in every movie which is currently running on his video tape recorder. But he and his friend Tommy are watched while trying out this new device and soon two electronic companies are on their trail to discover the secret of this invention.
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Thomas Gottschalk
Tommy
Mike Krüger
Mike
Anja Kruse
Linda
Sylvia Engelmann
Tommys Freundin
Ankie Lau
Ling Ling
Kurt Weinzierl
Trainer / Sheriff / Archäologe / Louis XIV. / Pianist
Gerd Baltus
Direktor Kappellusch
Eiji Kusuhara
Werner Kreindl
Kommissar
Jochen Busse
Zeitungsleser
Udo Kier
Graf Frackstein
Thea Gottschalk
Gräfin Frackstein
Klaus Stiglmeier
Bestatter
Ossy Kolmann
Liborius
Corinna Drews
Jane
Willy Harlander
Tankstellenpächter
Bob Lockwood
Goldi
Kenny Whymark
Humphrey Bogart
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sigi Rothemund
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Krüger, Thomas Gottschalk
- Original Score
- Gerhard Heinz, Olaf Weitzl
- Original Title
- Die Einsteiger
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- K.S. Film, Lisa Film, Roxy Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sigi Rothemund
Mike Krüger, Thomas Gottschalk
Gerhard Heinz, Olaf Weitzl
Heinz Hölscher
Claudia Wutz
Karl Spiehs, Luggi Waldleitner, Erich Tomek
Department Leadership Roster
Sigi Rothemund
Director
Karl Spiehs
Producer
Luggi Waldleitner
Producer
Gerhard Heinz
Original Music Composer
Olaf Weitzl
Original Music Composer
Heinz Hölscher
Director of Photography
Claudia Wutz
Editor
Mike Krüger
Screenplay
Thomas Gottschalk
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beginner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beginner about?
Movie fan Mike has invented a machine with which he is able to take part in every movie which is currently running on his video tape recorder. But he and his friend Tommy are watched while trying out this new device and soon two electronic companies are on their trail to discover the secret of this invention.
Who directed The Beginner?
The Beginner was directed by Sigi Rothemund.
Who stars in The Beginner?
The principal cast of The Beginner includes Thomas Gottschalk, Mike Krüger, Anja Kruse, Sylvia Engelmann, Ankie Lau.
When was The Beginner released and how long is it?
The Beginner was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beginner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beginner was composed by Gerhard Heinz, Olaf Weitzl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beginner?
The Beginner holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).