

Melodie und Rhythmus
Synopsis
Father and son have the same taste in women, but different tastes in music: both love the beautiful Linda, but while the father leads a successful dance band, the son wants to be a rock star. After an argument, the son leaves his father and performs first as a solo artist, then with a rock band. There he meets the lively Maxi.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peter Kraus
Tommy Alberti
Fred Kraus
Raoul Alberti
Rudolf Platte
Felix Moll
Margit Saad
Linda Bauer
Hubert von Meyerinck
Orlando
Margarete Haagen
Erna Hummel
Hugo Lindinger
Wanowsky
Wolfgang Jansen
Lux
Karl Lieffen
Mr. Mattusch
Lolita
Singer
Bruno W. Pantel
Schutzmann
Veronika Bayer
Maxi Moll
Kurt Pratsch-Kaufmann
Orlando
Gerold Wanke
Ted
Jean Thomé
Dick
Dawn Addams
(uncredited)
Vera Tschechowa
(uncredited)
Waltraut Haas
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Olden
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Nachmann, Dieter Bochow, Aldo von Pinelli, Fini Busch
- Original Score
- Werner Scharfenberger
- Original Title
- Melodie und Rhythmus
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Melodie Film, Alfa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Olden
Kurt Nachmann, Dieter Bochow, Aldo von Pinelli, Fini Busch
Werner Scharfenberger
Karl Löb
Walter Wischniewsky
Artur Brauner
Department Leadership Roster
John Olden
Director
Kurt Nachmann
Writer
Artur Brauner
Producer
Werner Scharfenberger
Original Music Composer
Karl Löb
Director of Photography
Walter Wischniewsky
Editor
Eva Maria Schröder
Costume Design
Dieter Bochow
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melodie und Rhythmus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Melodie und Rhythmus about?
Father and son have the same taste in women, but different tastes in music: both love the beautiful Linda, but while the father leads a successful dance band, the son wants to be a rock star. After an argument, the son leaves his father and performs first as a solo artist, then with a rock band. There he meets the lively Maxi.
Who directed Melodie und Rhythmus?
Melodie und Rhythmus was directed by John Olden.
Who stars in Melodie und Rhythmus?
The principal cast of Melodie und Rhythmus includes Peter Kraus, Fred Kraus, Rudolf Platte, Margit Saad, Hubert von Meyerinck.
When was Melodie und Rhythmus released and how long is it?
Melodie und Rhythmus was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Melodie und Rhythmus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melodie und Rhythmus was composed by Werner Scharfenberger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Melodie und Rhythmus?
Melodie und Rhythmus holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).
