The Master Thief
Der Meisterdieb
Synopsis
A master thief returns home. There he is threatened with the gallows if he fails to solve the tasks set by the count. So he has to steal the count's personal horse, the bed sheet and the wedding ring as well as the priest and the sexton.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Hübner
- Screenplay & Story
- Claus Küchenmeister, Wera Küchenmeister, Peter Süring, Wolfgang Hübner, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Der Meisterdieb
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Hübner
Claus Küchenmeister, Wera Küchenmeister, Peter Süring, Wolfgang Hübner, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Günther Fischer
Peter Süring
Ursula Zweig, Karin Kusche
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Hübner
Director
Claus Küchenmeister
Writer
Wera Küchenmeister
Writer
Peter Süring
Writer
Wolfgang Hübner
Writer
Peter Süring
Director of Photography
Ursula Zweig
Editor
Karin Kusche
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Master Thief
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Master Thief about?
A master thief returns home. There he is threatened with the gallows if he fails to solve the tasks set by the count. So he has to steal the count's personal horse, the bed sheet and the wedding ring as well as the priest and the sexton.
Who directed The Master Thief?
The Master Thief was directed by Wolfgang Hübner.
Who stars in The Master Thief?
The principal cast of The Master Thief includes Klaus Piontek, Dieter Franke, Margit Bendokat, Erika Pelikowsky, Johannes Wieke.
When was The Master Thief released and how long is it?
The Master Thief was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Master Thief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Master Thief was composed by Günther Fischer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Master Thief?
The Master Thief holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).