The Model Boy
Der Musterknabe
Synopsis
Since Benno Geyer fails to pass his Abitur due to his panicky exam anxiety, Dr. Fritz Geyer enrolls in high school under his brother's name. As a model student, he has no trouble getting good grades, but he quickly becomes unpopular among the students. From then on, he tries to impress with the craziest pranks.
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Peter Alexander
Dr. Fritz Geyer
Cornelia Froboess
Reny Pacher
Gunther Philipp
Dr. Erwin Berthold
Gusti Wolf
Frl. Puppernick, Sekretärin
Wolfgang Jansen
Benno Geyer
Rudolf Carl
Erich Pacher
Elisabeth Epp
Mathilde Pacher
Joseph Egger
Dienstmann
Adrienne Gessner
Elisabeth Geyer
Franz Stoß
Prof. Kramm
Otto Loewe
Dr. Oberwasser
Edith Steinacher
Uschi, Bennos Freundin
Franz Elkins
Pepi, ein Lausbub
Theo Lingen
Prof. Dr. Liebreich
Rosl Dorena
Anna, Haushälterin
Peter Frick
Ewald Adler
Heidi Grübl
Gussy
Walter Lehr
Schutzmann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Jacobs
- Screenplay & Story
- Janne Furch
- Original Score
- Johannes Fehring
- Original Title
- Der Musterknabe
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Sascha-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Jacobs
Janne Furch
Johannes Fehring
Arnfried Heyne
Herbert Gruber, Karl Schwetter
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Jacobs
Director
Janne Furch
Writer
Herbert Gruber
Producer
Arnfried Heyne
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Model Boy
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What is The Model Boy about?
Since Benno Geyer fails to pass his Abitur due to his panicky exam anxiety, Dr. Fritz Geyer enrolls in high school under his brother's name. As a model student, he has no trouble getting good grades, but he quickly becomes unpopular among the students. From then on, he tries to impress with the craziest pranks.
Who directed The Model Boy?
The Model Boy was directed by Werner Jacobs.
Who stars in The Model Boy?
The principal cast of The Model Boy includes Peter Alexander, Cornelia Froboess, Gunther Philipp, Gusti Wolf, Wolfgang Jansen.
When was The Model Boy released and how long is it?
The Model Boy was released in 1963 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Model Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Model Boy was composed by Johannes Fehring.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Model Boy?
The Model Boy holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).