Cowgirl
Synopsis
Dreamy Paula and her husband Edgar, an insurance salesman, lead a dull, middle-class life in Struvensiel, a fictitious suburb of Hamburg. Paula runs into her childhood sweetheart Max at their 10-year class reunion. In order to save him from Hamburg's underworld, she turns - to her own surprise - from a plain country bumpkin into a tough lady.
Top Cast
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Alexandra Maria Lara
Johanna 'Paula' Jakobi
Wotan Wilke Möhring
Max
Peter Lohmeyer
Edgar Jakobi
Gottfried John
Hans Krahl
Ralf Richter
Peter Blessing
András Fricsay
Vater Blessing
Sönke Möhring
Kläuschen Blessing
Kai Maertens
Fernsehreporter
Nina Rothemund
Beate
Sabine Orléans
Fernsehmoderatorin
Valentin Plătăreanu
Gangsterboss
Maja Schöne
Christian Zenk
Beates Ehemann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Schlichter
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Sauer-Ernst, Mark Schlichter, Martin Rauhaus
- Original Title
- Cowgirl
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Schlichter
Robert Sauer-Ernst, Mark Schlichter, Martin Rauhaus, Hans Schefczyk
Peter Steuger, Frank Griebe
Mona Bräuer, Anna Kappelmann
Nicole Kellerhals, Uwe Schott, Mark Schlichter
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Schlichter
Director
Robert Sauer-Ernst
Screenplay
Nicole Kellerhals
Producer
Mona Bräuer
Editor
Uwe Schott
Producer
Mark Schlichter
Producer
Anna Kappelmann
Editor
Mark Schlichter
Screenplay
Martin Rauhaus
Screenplay
Detlef Provvedi
Production Design
Ingrid Bendzuk
Costume Design
Peter Steuger
Director of Photography
Frank Griebe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowgirl
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What is Cowgirl about?
Dreamy Paula and her husband Edgar, an insurance salesman, lead a dull, middle-class life in Struvensiel, a fictitious suburb of Hamburg. Paula runs into her childhood sweetheart Max at their 10-year class reunion. In order to save him from Hamburg's underworld, she turns - to her own surprise - from a plain country bumpkin into a tough lady.
Who directed Cowgirl?
Cowgirl was directed by Mark Schlichter.
Who stars in Cowgirl?
The principal cast of Cowgirl includes Alexandra Maria Lara, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Peter Lohmeyer, Gottfried John, Ralf Richter.
When was Cowgirl released and how long is it?
Cowgirl was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is Cowgirl based on a book or true story?
Cowgirl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Schefczyk".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cowgirl?
Cowgirl holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).