Bumerang
Synopsis
The paths of three men cross for a short time in post-war Berlin. Robert and Willy are unattached and unemployed, Georg has joined them from Hamburg, he has a family and occasionally does something crooked. That's what the three of them are up to together: A safe is to be cracked, the plan comes from Robert. Then Else shows up, a former girlfriend of Robert's who now lives with his buddy Willy. She is interested in Robert again, but he turns her down. Blind with jealousy, Willy nevertheless feels betrayed and rats out their joint scheme to the police. As they stand in front of the strongbox, they are surrounded by police officers. One of them, Inspector Stern, suddenly recognizes in Robert the man who saved his life during the war.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Weidenmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Igor Sentjurc, Herbert Reinecker
- Original Score
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Bumerang
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Roxy Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Weidenmann
Igor Sentjurc, Herbert Reinecker
Hans-Martin Majewski
Kurt Hasse
Lilian Seng
Luggi Waldleitner
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Reinecker
Writer
Luggi Waldleitner
Producer
Kurt Hasse
Director of Photography
Lilian Seng
Editor
Wolf Englert
Production Design
Ernst Richter
Production Design
Ursula Stutz
Costume Design
Alfred Weidenmann
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bumerang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bumerang about?
The paths of three men cross for a short time in post-war Berlin. Robert and Willy are unattached and unemployed, Georg has joined them from Hamburg, he has a family and occasionally does something crooked. That's what the three of them are up to together: A safe is to be cracked, the plan comes from Robert. Then Else shows up, a former girlfriend of Robert's who now lives with his buddy Willy. She is interested in Robert again, but he turns her down. Blind with jealousy, Willy nevertheless feels betrayed and rats out their joint scheme to the police. As they stand in front of the strongbox, they are surrounded by police officers. One of them, Inspector Stern, suddenly recognizes in Robert the man who saved his life during the war.
Who directed Bumerang?
Bumerang was directed by Alfred Weidenmann.
Who stars in Bumerang?
The principal cast of Bumerang includes Hardy Krüger, Martin Held, Mario Adorf, Horst Frank, Ingrid van Bergen.
When was Bumerang released and how long is it?
Bumerang was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Bumerang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bumerang was composed by Hans-Martin Majewski.
Is Bumerang based on a book or true story?
Bumerang is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Igor Sentjurc".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bumerang?
Bumerang holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).