Backhouse Bliss
Glück im Hinterhaus
Synopsis
Karl Erp is a middle-aged man with two children and a boring marriage. After starting an exciting affair with his intern, Miss Broder, he leaves his loveless marriage and moves in with his lover. Under pressure from Miss Broder’s mother, Karl once again promises marriage. He finds, however, that the excitement that drew him to her in the first place doesn’t carry over into their daily lives.
Top Cast
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Dieter Mann
Karl Erp
Ute Lubosch
Fräulein Broder
Jutta Wachowiak
Elisabeth Erp
Peter Bause
Theo Haßler
Gerry Wolff
Fred Mantek
Annemone Haase
Frau Mantek
Käthe Reichel
Frau Wolff
Gisela Morgen
Mutter von Elisabeth
Thomas Neumann
Kratzsch
Fritz Diez
Christa Löser
Ursula Werner
Jaecki Schwarz
Katharina Lind
Rolf Römer
Lothar Warneke
Joachim Tomaschewsky
Rudolf Frickau
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herrmann Zschoche
- Screenplay & Story
- Herrmann Zschoche, Ulrich Plenzdorf, Günter de Bruyn
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Glück im Hinterhaus
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herrmann Zschoche
Herrmann Zschoche, Ulrich Plenzdorf, Günter de Bruyn
Günther Fischer
Günter Jaeuthe
Monika Schindler
Department Leadership Roster
Herrmann Zschoche
Director
Herrmann Zschoche
Writer
Ulrich Plenzdorf
Writer
Monika Schindler
Editor
Günter Jaeuthe
Director of Photography
Günther Fischer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backhouse Bliss
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What is Backhouse Bliss about?
Karl Erp is a middle-aged man with two children and a boring marriage. After starting an exciting affair with his intern, Miss Broder, he leaves his loveless marriage and moves in with his lover. Under pressure from Miss Broder’s mother, Karl once again promises marriage. He finds, however, that the excitement that drew him to her in the first place doesn’t carry over into their daily lives.
Who directed Backhouse Bliss?
Backhouse Bliss was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.
Who stars in Backhouse Bliss?
The principal cast of Backhouse Bliss includes Dieter Mann, Ute Lubosch, Jutta Wachowiak, Peter Bause, Gerry Wolff.
When was Backhouse Bliss released and how long is it?
Backhouse Bliss was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Backhouse Bliss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backhouse Bliss was composed by Günther Fischer.
Is Backhouse Bliss based on a book or true story?
Backhouse Bliss is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Günter de Bruyn".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Backhouse Bliss?
Backhouse Bliss holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).