The Jack in the Box
Der Springteufel
“Be careful who you let in your car.”
Synopsis
A hitchhiker, carrying a suitcase full of toys, is given a ride by a wealthy businessman in his 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible. The two first talk about the businessman's life and the hitchhiker's hobby of collecting toys. Then everything gets out of hand.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heinz Schirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Derrick Sherwin, Karlhans Reuss
- Original Title
- Der Springteufel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Telefilm Saar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heinz Schirk
Derrick Sherwin, Karlhans Reuss
Gero Erhardt
Bettina Lewertoff
Peter Wohlers, Karlhans Reuss
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Wohlers
Producer
Heinz Schirk
Director
Bettina Lewertoff
Editor
Gero Erhardt
Director of Photography
Friedhelm Boehm
Production Design
Beatrice Kothe
Costume Design
Karlhans Reuss
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jack in the Box
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What is The Jack in the Box about?
A hitchhiker, carrying a suitcase full of toys, is given a ride by a wealthy businessman in his 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible. The two first talk about the businessman's life and the hitchhiker's hobby of collecting toys. Then everything gets out of hand.
Who directed The Jack in the Box?
The Jack in the Box was directed by Heinz Schirk.
Who stars in The Jack in the Box?
The principal cast of The Jack in the Box includes Dieter Hallervorden, Arno Assmann, Hanna Seiffert, Klaus Dieter Söder, Manfred Boehm.
When was The Jack in the Box released and how long is it?
The Jack in the Box was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 54m.