Flaming Hearts
Flammende Herzen
Synopsis
When Peter Huber the proprietor of a Bavarian corner newsstand, wins a free trip to New York City in a magazine contest, he is overjoyed. Filled with romantic ideas from the movies, his actual encounter with the gritty realities of the Big Apple are sobering. Nonetheless, he is in for the adventure of his life. First, he meets Karola Faber, the German wife of a U.S. G.I. who has found life in the States not all it's cracked up to be: she has left her husband and makes her living through prostitution. Peter and Karola visit the local German emigré community's Oktoberfest, and win the festival's King and Queen crown. Their prize is a cow, which accompanies them on their further journeys in New York City.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Bockmayer, Rolf Bührmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Bockmayer, Rolf Bührmann
- Original Title
- Flammende Herzen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Filmverlag der Autoren
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Bockmayer, Rolf Bührmann
Walter Bockmayer, Rolf Bührmann
Horst Knechtel, Peter Mertin
Ila von Hasperg
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Bockmayer
Director
Rolf Bührmann
Director
Walter Bockmayer
Writer
Rolf Bührmann
Writer
Ila von Hasperg
Editor
Horst Knechtel
Director of Photography
Peter Mertin
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flaming Hearts
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What is Flaming Hearts about?
When Peter Huber the proprietor of a Bavarian corner newsstand, wins a free trip to New York City in a magazine contest, he is overjoyed. Filled with romantic ideas from the movies, his actual encounter with the gritty realities of the Big Apple are sobering. Nonetheless, he is in for the adventure of his life. First, he meets Karola Faber, the German wife of a U.S. G.I. who has found life in the States not all it's cracked up to be: she has left her husband and makes her living through prostitution. Peter and Karola visit the local German emigré community's Oktoberfest, and win the festival's King and Queen crown. Their prize is a cow, which accompanies them on their further journeys in New York City.
Who directed Flaming Hearts?
Flaming Hearts was directed by Walter Bockmayer, Rolf Bührmann.
Who stars in Flaming Hearts?
The principal cast of Flaming Hearts includes Peter Kern, Barbara Valentin, Enzi Fuchs, Katja Rupé, Armin Meier.
When was Flaming Hearts released and how long is it?
Flaming Hearts was released in 1978 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flaming Hearts?
Flaming Hearts holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).