Richy Guitar
Synopsis
Richy Guitar is actually called Richard, but is only called like this by his parents. The young man finds it difficult to find work in Berlin, and when he finally does, he is bullied by his boss. When he meets drummer Igor and bassist Hans, a new rock band is immediately formed. While the trio dreams of a gig at the Avus racetrack, Richy's relationship breaks down...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Laux
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Laux
- Original Score
- Farin Urlaub, Bela B., Nena
- Original Title
- Richy Guitar
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Marketing Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Laux
Michael Laux
Farin Urlaub, Bela B., Nena
Clarissa Ambach
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Laux
Director
Michael Laux
Screenplay
Clarissa Ambach
Editor
Astrid Rühr
Costume Design
Sikka Oehme
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Richy Guitar
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What is Richy Guitar about?
Richy Guitar is actually called Richard, but is only called like this by his parents. The young man finds it difficult to find work in Berlin, and when he finally does, he is bullied by his boss. When he meets drummer Igor and bassist Hans, a new rock band is immediately formed. While the trio dreams of a gig at the Avus racetrack, Richy's relationship breaks down...
Who directed Richy Guitar?
Richy Guitar was directed by Michael Laux.
Who stars in Richy Guitar?
The principal cast of Richy Guitar includes Farin Urlaub, Bela B., Hans Runge, Nena, Kristina Raschen.
When was Richy Guitar released and how long is it?
Richy Guitar was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Richy Guitar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Richy Guitar was composed by Farin Urlaub, Bela B., Nena.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Richy Guitar?
Richy Guitar holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).