Asta, mein Engelchen
Synopsis
Old Otto Gratzick is a porter at DEFA and a great admirer of Asta Nielsen. When the famous actor Hermann Gschwindner dies shortly before the end of his film, the director is looking for a double for the final scenes and discovers Otto in the movie theater, who has just been moved by Asta again. Otto takes on the task. He also places a marriage advertisement looking for a woman who resembles Asta. The first date with Astrid, who does indeed look like Asta, is a flop. Otto falls asleep. He tries again with her - as Hermann Gschwindner - and is successful. He is recognized in a hotel bar and asked to perform a song. Everyone, including Astrid, is entranced. After a few complications, his real identity is revealed - Astrid had also done a lot of work to look like Asta.
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Erwin Geschonneck
Otto Gratzick / Hermann Gschwinder
Kurt Böwe
Schorsch
Winfried Glatzeder
Frank Steiner
Fred Delmare
Meyer-Tassow
Marita Böhme
Frau Gschwinder
Thomas Neumann
Standesbeamter
Annemone Haase
Astrid
Angela Brunner
Melanie
Heidemarie Schneider
Angela
Jaecki Schwarz
Kühne
Peter Bause
Marotzke
Werner Godemann
Tuchmann
Lutz Stückrath
Taxifahrer
Alfred Struwe
Conferencier
Gerd Staiger
Oberkellner
Ilse Bastubbe
Melissa
Carin Abicht
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Oehme
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Oehme, Manfred Wolter
- Original Score
- Wolfram Heicking
- Original Title
- Asta, mein Engelchen
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Oehme
Roland Oehme, Manfred Wolter
Wolfram Heicking
Helga Emmrich
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Oehme
Director
Roland Oehme
Writer
Manfred Wolter
Writer
Helga Emmrich
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asta, mein Engelchen
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What is Asta, mein Engelchen about?
Old Otto Gratzick is a porter at DEFA and a great admirer of Asta Nielsen. When the famous actor Hermann Gschwindner dies shortly before the end of his film, the director is looking for a double for the final scenes and discovers Otto in the movie theater, who has just been moved by Asta again. Otto takes on the task. He also places a marriage advertisement looking for a woman who resembles Asta. The first date with Astrid, who does indeed look like Asta, is a flop. Otto falls asleep. He tries again with her - as Hermann Gschwindner - and is successful. He is recognized in a hotel bar and asked to perform a song. Everyone, including Astrid, is entranced. After a few complications, his real identity is revealed - Astrid had also done a lot of work to look like Asta.
Who directed Asta, mein Engelchen?
Asta, mein Engelchen was directed by Roland Oehme.
Who stars in Asta, mein Engelchen?
The principal cast of Asta, mein Engelchen includes Erwin Geschonneck, Kurt Böwe, Winfried Glatzeder, Fred Delmare, Marita Böhme.
When was Asta, mein Engelchen released and how long is it?
Asta, mein Engelchen was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Asta, mein Engelchen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asta, mein Engelchen was composed by Wolfram Heicking.