Der schwarze Blitz
Synopsis
Michael Kirchner, nicknamed "The Black Lightning", is a passionate alpine skier. Now he must eliminate the tough opponent Herbert Tanner to be the representative of the national team.
Top Cast
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Toni Sailer
Michael Kirchner
Oliver Grimm
Andi
Maria Perschy
Gretl Mittermayr
Dietmar Schönherr
Herbert Thanner
Waltraut Haas
Uschi Bauer
Carla Hagen
Lady of room number 7
Viktor Staal
Teacher Thalhammer
Gustav Knuth
Hotelier Haringer
Heinrich Gretler
Chief Strobl
Walter Gross
Barkeeper Johnny
Margarete Haagen
Cook Wally
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Grimm
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Geiger, Kurt Maix
- Original Score
- Franz Grothe
- Original Title
- Der schwarze Blitz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, Bavaria-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Grimm
Franz Geiger, Kurt Maix
Franz Grothe
Anneliese Schönnenbeck
Georg Richter
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Grimm
Director
Franz Grothe
Original Music Composer
Anneliese Schönnenbeck
Editor
Franz Geiger
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der schwarze Blitz
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What is Der schwarze Blitz about?
Michael Kirchner, nicknamed "The Black Lightning", is a passionate alpine skier. Now he must eliminate the tough opponent Herbert Tanner to be the representative of the national team.
Who directed Der schwarze Blitz?
Der schwarze Blitz was directed by Hans Grimm.
Who stars in Der schwarze Blitz?
The principal cast of Der schwarze Blitz includes Toni Sailer, Oliver Grimm, Maria Perschy, Dietmar Schönherr, Waltraut Haas.
When was Der schwarze Blitz released and how long is it?
Der schwarze Blitz was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Der schwarze Blitz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der schwarze Blitz was composed by Franz Grothe.
Is Der schwarze Blitz based on a book or true story?
Der schwarze Blitz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kurt Maix".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der schwarze Blitz?
Der schwarze Blitz holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).