Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient
Synopsis
The somewhat indolent father Traugott Wurster looks after his six sons while his wife works in a butcher's shop. One day, when Traugott falls into a mysterious prolonged sleep, mother Wurster is forced to give the children to relatives. Markus is sent to the stuffy Uncle Theodor, who turns into a childhood friend under his influence. Mother Wurster also "rents" the sleeping Traugott to a furniture store, which uses him to advertise mattresses in the shop window.
Top Cast
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Gert Fröbe
Traugott Wurster / Theodor Wurster
Barbara Rütting
Mutter Wurster
Wera Frydtberg
Tante Erika
Josef Moosholzer
Kurdirektor Pichmann
David Bennent
Manfred Wurster
Axel Schiessler
Herr Karl
Rolf Patzer
Lehrer Astel
Henry Gregor
Lehrer Bickenbach
Werner Schwier
Landrat
Alfred Edel
Professor
Simon Schmidt
Thomas Wurster
Rosl Mayr
Frau am Balkon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustav Ehmck
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustav Ehmck, Hannes Bressler, Udo Langhoff, Günter Spang, Jacques Tati
- Original Score
- Eugen Thomass
- Original Title
- Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Ehmck-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustav Ehmck
Gustav Ehmck, Hannes Bressler, Udo Langhoff, Günter Spang, Jacques Tati
Eugen Thomass
Hubertus Hagen
Wolfgang Sergel
Department Leadership Roster
Gustav Ehmck
Director
Hubertus Hagen
Director of Photography
Gustav Ehmck
Writer
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What is Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient about?
The somewhat indolent father Traugott Wurster looks after his six sons while his wife works in a butcher's shop. One day, when Traugott falls into a mysterious prolonged sleep, mother Wurster is forced to give the children to relatives. Markus is sent to the stuffy Uncle Theodor, who turns into a childhood friend under his influence. Mother Wurster also "rents" the sleeping Traugott to a furniture store, which uses him to advertise mattresses in the shop window.
Who directed Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient?
Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient was directed by Gustav Ehmck.
Who stars in Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient?
The principal cast of Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient includes Gert Fröbe, Barbara Rütting, Wera Frydtberg, Josef Moosholzer, David Bennent.
When was Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient released and how long is it?
Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient was composed by Eugen Thomass.
Is Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient based on a book or true story?
Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Günter Spang".