The Big Mambo
Das Mambospiel
Synopsis
The actors Martin and Maria have not been a couple for a long time, but they didn't get very far without each other. While he spends his time with alcohol, numerous affairs and reveries about his own film, she is bored with her young lover. When Maria surprisingly finds the loot of a bank robbery in the trash, she takes the opportunity to get rid of her lover, only to run into her ex-husband shortly afterwards. The old passion flares up again and Martin suddenly sees the chance to finally realize his long-held script.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Gwisdek
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Gwisdek
- Original Score
- Detlef Petersen
- Original Title
- Das Mambospiel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- MDR, SWR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Gwisdek
Michael Gwisdek
Detlef Petersen
Roland Dressel
Michael Gwisdek, Andrea Helm
Hermann Florin, Sabine Manthey, Thomas Martin, Matthias Walther, Manfred Zurhorst
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Gwisdek
Director
Michael Gwisdek
Writer
Hermann Florin
Producer
Sabine Manthey
Producer
Thomas Martin
Producer
Manfred Zurhorst
Producer
Detlef Petersen
Original Music Composer
Roland Dressel
Director of Photography
Michael Gwisdek
Editor
Andrea Helm
Editor
Marion Greiner
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Mambo
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What is The Big Mambo about?
The actors Martin and Maria have not been a couple for a long time, but they didn't get very far without each other. While he spends his time with alcohol, numerous affairs and reveries about his own film, she is bored with her young lover. When Maria surprisingly finds the loot of a bank robbery in the trash, she takes the opportunity to get rid of her lover, only to run into her ex-husband shortly afterwards. The old passion flares up again and Martin suddenly sees the chance to finally realize his long-held script.
Who directed The Big Mambo?
The Big Mambo was directed by Michael Gwisdek.
Who stars in The Big Mambo?
The principal cast of The Big Mambo includes Alexander Beyer, Dietmar Bär, Michael Gwisdek, Corinna Harfouch, Henry Hübchen.
When was The Big Mambo released and how long is it?
The Big Mambo was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Mambo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Mambo was composed by Detlef Petersen.