August der Glückliche
Synopsis
When the heart-sick bus driver August is forced into involuntary retirement, he decides to gamble away his severance pay at the casino. But he wins: a million euros! Looking for a person who truly loves him, August places an advertisement in the newspaper: Millionaire is looking for a loving wife who will give him an heir! The pretty Sonja answers. She is supposed to give August a child, in exchange for the child inheriting the assets. What Sonja August is keeping quiet about: She is already pregnant and in acute financial trouble. But August's relatives also sense their chance at the million.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Vilsmaier
- Screenplay & Story
- Hilde Berger
- Original Score
- Gert Wilden Jr.
- Original Title
- August der Glückliche
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lisa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Vilsmaier
Hilde Berger
Gert Wilden Jr.
Joseph Vilsmaier
Hans Funck, Alexander Berner
Karl Spiehs
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Vilsmaier
Director
Joseph Vilsmaier
Director of Photography
Hilde Berger
Writer
Hans Funck
Editor
Karl Spiehs
Producer
Alexander Berner
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What is August der Glückliche about?
When the heart-sick bus driver August is forced into involuntary retirement, he decides to gamble away his severance pay at the casino. But he wins: a million euros! Looking for a person who truly loves him, August places an advertisement in the newspaper: Millionaire is looking for a loving wife who will give him an heir! The pretty Sonja answers. She is supposed to give August a child, in exchange for the child inheriting the assets. What Sonja August is keeping quiet about: She is already pregnant and in acute financial trouble. But August's relatives also sense their chance at the million.
Who directed August der Glückliche?
August der Glückliche was directed by Joseph Vilsmaier.
Who stars in August der Glückliche?
The principal cast of August der Glückliche includes Otto Schenk, Dana Vávrová, Ulrike Beimpold, Fritz Karl, Herbert Knaup.
When was August der Glückliche released and how long is it?
August der Glückliche was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for August der Glückliche?
The original motion picture soundtrack for August der Glückliche was composed by Gert Wilden Jr..