Panic Time
Panische Zeiten
Synopsis
The musician Udo Lindenberg (played by himself) is kidnapped during the party after a concert. Nobody realises this until the next day, when he doesn't show up in time for a rehearsal. Since the police believes this is only a promotion gag, private eye Kuhlmann (also played by Udo Lindenberg) has to be hired to find him in time.
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Udo Lindenberg
Himself / Carl Coolman
Walter Kohut
Minister Dr. Kurt Kling
Vera Tschechowa
Frau Dr. Wunder
Hark Bohm
Dr. Gerhard Kühn
Eddie Constantine
Lemmy Caution
Rudolf Beiswanger
Leuchtturmwärter Süchtig
Werner Böhm
Entführer
Karl Dall
Vögelwart
Helga Feddersen
Ministerin für Frauenfragen
Nippy Noya
himself
Günter Netzer
himself
Peggy Parnass
Ministerin
Otto Wanz
Leibwächter Otto
Leata Galloway
Vera
Beate Jensen
Wiebke Stinksterff von Löland
Peter Ahrweiler
Professor McNaughton
Fritz Rau
himself
Heinz Domez
Entführer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Udo Lindenberg, Peter Fratzscher
- Screenplay & Story
- Karlheinz Freynik, Horst Königstein, Udo Lindenberg
- Original Score
- David A. King, Udo Lindenberg
- Original Title
- Panische Zeiten
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Tura-Film, Amazonas Film, Roba Music, Ziegler Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Udo Lindenberg, Peter Fratzscher
Karlheinz Freynik, Horst Königstein, Udo Lindenberg
David A. King, Udo Lindenberg
Helga Borsche, Barbara von Weitershausen, Corina Dietz
Udo Lindenberg, Regina Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Udo Lindenberg
Director
Peter Fratzscher
Director
Karlheinz Freynik
Writer
Udo Lindenberg
Writer
Udo Lindenberg
Producer
Regina Ziegler
Producer
Helga Borsche
Editor
Barbara von Weitershausen
Editor
Toni Lüdi
Production Design
Marlies Kosan
Costume Design
Corina Dietz
Editor
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 Panic Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Panic Time about?
The musician Udo Lindenberg (played by himself) is kidnapped during the party after a concert. Nobody realises this until the next day, when he doesn't show up in time for a rehearsal. Since the police believes this is only a promotion gag, private eye Kuhlmann (also played by Udo Lindenberg) has to be hired to find him in time.
Who directed Panic Time?
Panic Time was directed by Udo Lindenberg, Peter Fratzscher.
Who stars in Panic Time?
The principal cast of Panic Time includes Udo Lindenberg, Walter Kohut, Vera Tschechowa, Hark Bohm, Eddie Constantine.
When was Panic Time released and how long is it?
Panic Time was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Panic Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Panic Time was composed by David A. King, Udo Lindenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Panic Time?
Panic Time holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).