The Philosopher
Der Philosoph
Synopsis
The obscure philosopher Georg Hermes almost withdrew from the world to concentrate on his studies, especially Heraclitus, having no relationship since his mother's death. When he wants a new suit for a lecture (actually very minor) about his new book, he meets the sisters Franziska, Breate and Marthe, who run a boutique, share a house and have a lover each. Those invite Georg to dinner, Franziska even on dates. Falling off a boat he gets naked with her, and they become lovers. The girls all take to Hermes and get him to move in, spoiled by all and offered polygamy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Thome
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolf Thome
- Original Score
- Hanno di Rosa
- Original Title
- Der Philosoph
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Thome
Rudolf Thome
Hanno di Rosa
Reinhold Vorschneider
Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Rudolf Thome
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Thome
Director
Rudolf Thome
Writer
Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Editor
Rudolf Thome
Producer
Reinhold Vorschneider
Director of Photography
Hanno di Rosa
Original Music Composer
Eve Schaenen
Production Design
Gioia Raspé
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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1989
1989
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What is The Philosopher about?
The obscure philosopher Georg Hermes almost withdrew from the world to concentrate on his studies, especially Heraclitus, having no relationship since his mother's death. When he wants a new suit for a lecture (actually very minor) about his new book, he meets the sisters Franziska, Breate and Marthe, who run a boutique, share a house and have a lover each. Those invite Georg to dinner, Franziska even on dates. Falling off a boat he gets naked with her, and they become lovers. The girls all take to Hermes and get him to move in, spoiled by all and offered polygamy.
Who directed The Philosopher?
The Philosopher was directed by Rudolf Thome.
Who stars in The Philosopher?
The principal cast of The Philosopher includes Johannes Herrschmann, Adriana Altaras, Friederike Tiefenbacher, Claudia Matschulla, Jürgen Wink.
When was The Philosopher released and how long is it?
The Philosopher was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Philosopher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Philosopher was composed by Hanno di Rosa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Philosopher?
The Philosopher holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).