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IMDb19821h 40mGermany

Drei gegen Hollywood

Synopsis

In the 1930s, three unsuccessful variety artists dream of making it big. When they hear about the rise of sound films in Hollywood, they see their chance: a language school for silent film stars will bring them fame and success. Full of hope, they travel to California, straight into the exciting world of the first sound film productions. But not everything goes as planned...

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 11, 2025

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sigi Rothemund
Screenplay & Story
Moss Hart, George S. Kaufman
Original Title
Drei gegen Hollywood
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
1h 40m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sigi Rothemund

Screenplay & Story

Moss Hart, George S. Kaufman

Director of Photography

Klaus Günther

Department Leadership Roster

Sigi Rothemund

Sigi Rothemund

Director

Klaus Günther

Director of Photography

Leoš Karen

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drei gegen Hollywood

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Drei gegen Hollywood about?

In the 1930s, three unsuccessful variety artists dream of making it big. When they hear about the rise of sound films in Hollywood, they see their chance: a language school for silent film stars will bring them fame and success. Full of hope, they travel to California, straight into the exciting world of the first sound film productions. But not everything goes as planned...

Who directed Drei gegen Hollywood?

Drei gegen Hollywood was directed by Sigi Rothemund.

Who stars in Drei gegen Hollywood?

The principal cast of Drei gegen Hollywood includes Hans Peter Korff, Beatrice Richter, Ulrich Faulhaber, Lambert Hamel, Elisabeth Volkmann.

When was Drei gegen Hollywood released and how long is it?

Drei gegen Hollywood was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Drei gegen Hollywood?

Drei gegen Hollywood holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).