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Dieter Borsche
Dr. Hans Neumeister
Ruth Leuwerik
Susanne Meissner
Bruni Löbel
Lotti Hellwig
Günther Lüders
Photographer Kurt Fischer
Therese Giehse
Frau Nickel
Paul Bildt
Man in ad acceptance
Wera Frydtberg
Gisela
Oliver Grimm
Tom Neumeister
Angelika Meissner
Ulla Neumeister
Urs Hess
Philipp Neumeister
Migg Hess
Martin Neumeister
Charlott Daudert
Lady with carnation
Rudolf Vogel
Waiter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harald Braun
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Bock, Herbert Witt, Herbert Reinecker
- Original Score
- Franz Grothe
- Original Title
- Vater braucht eine Frau
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harald Braun
Christian Bock, Herbert Witt, Herbert Reinecker
Franz Grothe
Richard Angst
Claus von Boro
Harald Braun
Department Leadership Roster
Harald Braun
Director
Christian Bock
Screenplay
Herbert Witt
Screenplay
Herbert Reinecker
Screenplay
Claus von Boro
Editor
Richard Angst
Director of Photography
Fritz Lück
Production Design
Franz Grothe
Original Music Composer
Ursula Maes
Costume Design
Harald Braun
Producer
Hans Sohnle
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Needs a Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father Needs a Wife about?
A widowed father advertises for a new maid, but his children secretly seek a woman to be his new wife.
Who directed Father Needs a Wife?
Father Needs a Wife was directed by Harald Braun.
Who stars in Father Needs a Wife?
The principal cast of Father Needs a Wife includes Dieter Borsche, Ruth Leuwerik, Bruni Löbel, Günther Lüders, Therese Giehse.
When was Father Needs a Wife released and how long is it?
Father Needs a Wife was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Father Needs a Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father Needs a Wife was composed by Franz Grothe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father Needs a Wife?
Father Needs a Wife holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).