The Snowman
Der Schneemann
Synopsis
Dorn, a young adventurer and survivalist, is trying to sell 50,000 porn magazines in a flophouse in Malta when he is interrupted by the police. On the run, he finds a luggage storage ticket from Frankfurt Central Station. Together with his friend Lazlo, he sets out to retrieve the contents of the locker - 5 kilograms of pure cocaine. Dorn, who is completely out of his mind, does not hesitate for a second to turn the substance into money. In doing so, he completely overlooks the danger he is putting himself in. Two rival gangs are hunting him down and trying to seize the drugs with all their might.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter F. Bringmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter F. Bringmann
- Original Title
- Der Schneemann
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H., Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter F. Bringmann
Peter F. Bringmann
Department Leadership Roster
Peter F. Bringmann
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Snowman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Snowman about?
Dorn, a young adventurer and survivalist, is trying to sell 50,000 porn magazines in a flophouse in Malta when he is interrupted by the police. On the run, he finds a luggage storage ticket from Frankfurt Central Station. Together with his friend Lazlo, he sets out to retrieve the contents of the locker - 5 kilograms of pure cocaine. Dorn, who is completely out of his mind, does not hesitate for a second to turn the substance into money. In doing so, he completely overlooks the danger he is putting himself in. Two rival gangs are hunting him down and trying to seize the drugs with all their might.
Who directed The Snowman?
The Snowman was directed by Peter F. Bringmann.
Who stars in The Snowman?
The principal cast of The Snowman includes Marius Müller-Westernhagen, Polly Eltes, Towje Kleiner, Heinz Wanitschek, Riad Gholmié.
When was The Snowman released and how long is it?
The Snowman was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Snowman?
The Snowman holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).