Der Mann im Pyjama
Synopsis
A man just wants to buy some cigarettes - but when he hurries out onto the street in his pyjamas to buy a pack from the vending machine, a chain of coincidences leads to the most adventurous night of his life. On his odyssey through Berlin at night, he witnesses marital tragedies and love affairs, bank robberies and wild demonstrations.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Rateuke, Hartmann Schmige
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Rateuke, Hartmann Schmige
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Dieter Siebert
- Original Title
- Der Mann im Pyjama
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Rialto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Rateuke, Hartmann Schmige
Christian Rateuke, Hartmann Schmige
Wilhelm Dieter Siebert
Heinz Hölscher
Sybille Windt
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Rateuke
Director
Hartmann Schmige
Director
Christian Rateuke
Writer
Hartmann Schmige
Writer
Sybille Windt
Editor
Heinz Hölscher
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Mann im Pyjama
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What is Der Mann im Pyjama about?
A man just wants to buy some cigarettes - but when he hurries out onto the street in his pyjamas to buy a pack from the vending machine, a chain of coincidences leads to the most adventurous night of his life. On his odyssey through Berlin at night, he witnesses marital tragedies and love affairs, bank robberies and wild demonstrations.
Who directed Der Mann im Pyjama?
Der Mann im Pyjama was directed by Christian Rateuke, Hartmann Schmige.
Who stars in Der Mann im Pyjama?
The principal cast of Der Mann im Pyjama includes Otto Sander, Elke Sommer, Peter Fitz, Hermann Lause, Friedrich G. Beckhaus.
When was Der Mann im Pyjama released and how long is it?
Der Mann im Pyjama was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Mann im Pyjama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Mann im Pyjama was composed by Wilhelm Dieter Siebert.