Mein Schulfreund
Synopsis
In the midst of World War II, postman Ludwig Fuchs writes a letter to his former school friend Field Marshal Hermann Göring, urging him to work for peace. He is declared mentally incompetent. After the war, he struggles to shake off the stigma of alleged mental illness. Göring is executed. Fuchs forces the court to examine him: he vandalizes the lobby of Post Office 122 in Munich and is rehabilitated (with full salary compensation for lost years).
Top Cast
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Heinz Rühmann
Ludwig Fuchs
Loni von Friedl
Rosi
Ernst Schröder
Hauptmann Kühn
Hertha Feiler
Frau Kühn
Robert Graf
Dr. Lerch
Mario Adorf
Niedermoser
Alexander Kerst
Hauptmann Sander
Hans Leibelt
Professor Strohbach
Alexander Golling
Krögelmeier
Carsta Löck
Frau Wenzel
Reinhard Glemnitz
Geldbriefträger
Heini Göbel
Richter
Fritz Wepper
Paul
Wolfgang Reichmann
Dr. Dorn
Hans Epskamp
Postvorstand
Heinz Kargus
Wärter
Werner Hessenland
Postrat
Margaret Jahnen
Schwester Camilla
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. Stemmle
- Original Score
- Raimund Rosenberger
- Original Title
- Mein Schulfreund
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Utz Utermann Filmproduktion, Divina-Film, Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siodmak
Robert A. Stemmle, Johannes Mario Simmel
Raimund Rosenberger
Helmut Ashley
Walter Boos
Robert Siodmak
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Siodmak
Director
Robert A. Stemmle
Screenplay
Robert Siodmak
Producer
Helmut Ashley
Director of Photography
Walter Boos
Editor
Ingeborg Ege-Grützner
Costume Design
Josef Coesfeld
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mein Schulfreund.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mein Schulfreund
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mein Schulfreund about?
In the midst of World War II, postman Ludwig Fuchs writes a letter to his former school friend Field Marshal Hermann Göring, urging him to work for peace. He is declared mentally incompetent. After the war, he struggles to shake off the stigma of alleged mental illness. Göring is executed. Fuchs forces the court to examine him: he vandalizes the lobby of Post Office 122 in Munich and is rehabilitated (with full salary compensation for lost years).
Who directed Mein Schulfreund?
Mein Schulfreund was directed by Robert Siodmak.
Who stars in Mein Schulfreund?
The principal cast of Mein Schulfreund includes Heinz Rühmann, Loni von Friedl, Ernst Schröder, Hertha Feiler, Robert Graf.
When was Mein Schulfreund released and how long is it?
Mein Schulfreund was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Mein Schulfreund?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mein Schulfreund was composed by Raimund Rosenberger.