What a Mess
Ein dicker Hund
Synopsis
Eduard von Bittermagen and his friend Professor Pfiff, indulge in an amusing hobby. They take every opportunity to bet on anything. Their latest bet: Bittermagen claims that his nephew Tommi, a young rascal and the Professor's young daughter Julia will become a couple although the two are actually not crazy about each other. Of course, Pfiff bets against it. But then Bittermagen uses a macabre trick. He acts as if his last hour had come and summons Tommi and Julia to his "deathbed". He offers his immense heritage to both of them-if they solve a problem.
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Thomas Ohrner
Tommi
Anja Schüte
Julia
John Jürgens
Jonny
Renate Langer
Bea
Gunther Philipp
Eduard von Bittermagen
Willy Millowitsch
Professor Pfiff
Rainer Basedow
Otto Bronski
Helga Feddersen
Helga
Herbert Fux
Dr. Uhu
Heinz Schenk
Karl-May-Regisseur
Otto Retzer
Commissioner
Franco Andolfo
Singer
Walter Kraus
Gustav Jandek
Birgit Buschak
Billie Stölzl
Bettina Grabis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Marischka
- Screenplay & Story
- Erich Tomek, Franz Marischka
- Original Score
- Gerhard Heinz
- Original Title
- Ein dicker Hund
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Lisa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Marischka
Erich Tomek, Franz Marischka
Gerhard Heinz
Hanns Matula
Claudia Wutz
Erich Tomek, Otto Retzer
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Marischka
Director
Erich Tomek
Writer
Hanns Matula
Director of Photography
Robert Fabiankowich
Production Design
Gerhard Heinz
Original Music Composer
Franz Marischka
Writer
Rolf Albrecht
Costume Design
Claudia Wutz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is What a Mess about?
Eduard von Bittermagen and his friend Professor Pfiff, indulge in an amusing hobby. They take every opportunity to bet on anything. Their latest bet: Bittermagen claims that his nephew Tommi, a young rascal and the Professor's young daughter Julia will become a couple although the two are actually not crazy about each other. Of course, Pfiff bets against it. But then Bittermagen uses a macabre trick. He acts as if his last hour had come and summons Tommi and Julia to his "deathbed". He offers his immense heritage to both of them-if they solve a problem.
Who directed What a Mess?
What a Mess was directed by Franz Marischka.
Who stars in What a Mess?
The principal cast of What a Mess includes Thomas Ohrner, Anja Schüte, John Jürgens, Renate Langer, Gunther Philipp.
When was What a Mess released and how long is it?
What a Mess was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for What a Mess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What a Mess was composed by Gerhard Heinz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What a Mess?
What a Mess holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).