Comedian
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Synopsis
Roni Beck is a man whose only thought in life is to become a professional comedian, but who due to his lack of success must live hidden in his mother's appartment in an old people's home, continuing to believe firmly that his day in the limelight will come. One day Serge Grätzer, the director of the old people's home, discovers Roni, and makes him help out with the work. Serge then decides to take a hand in Roni's career, embezzling money to launch the budding comedian. Once again however success eludes Roni. In the end Serge decides to fulfil his own secret longings to be on the stage. This leads to a row between the two men. Despite a reconciliation, they never again appear together on the stage. And when Serge's embezzlement is discovered he has to flee with the police at his heels and the home has to be closes. In the end, Roni persuades Mr. Klein, an eccentric old man who likes to play the stock market, to save the home with the millions he has stashed away.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Markus Imboden
- Screenplay & Story
- Beat Schlatter, Walter Bretscher
- Original Title
- Komiker
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Vega Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Markus Imboden
Beat Schlatter, Walter Bretscher
Rainer Klausmann
Bernhard Lehner
Adriano Viganò, Ruth Waldburger
Department Leadership Roster
Markus Imboden
Director
Beat Schlatter
Writer
Walter Bretscher
Writer
Bernhard Lehner
Editor
Adriano Viganò
Producer
Rainer Klausmann
Director of Photography
Ruth Waldburger
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Comedian
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What is Comedian about?
Roni Beck is a man whose only thought in life is to become a professional comedian, but who due to his lack of success must live hidden in his mother's appartment in an old people's home, continuing to believe firmly that his day in the limelight will come. One day Serge Grätzer, the director of the old people's home, discovers Roni, and makes him help out with the work. Serge then decides to take a hand in Roni's career, embezzling money to launch the budding comedian. Once again however success eludes Roni. In the end Serge decides to fulfil his own secret longings to be on the stage. This leads to a row between the two men. Despite a reconciliation, they never again appear together on the stage. And when Serge's embezzlement is discovered he has to flee with the police at his heels and the home has to be closes. In the end, Roni persuades Mr. Klein, an eccentric old man who likes to play the stock market, to save the home with the millions he has stashed away.
Who directed Comedian?
Comedian was directed by Markus Imboden.
Who stars in Comedian?
The principal cast of Comedian includes Beat Schlatter, Patrick Frey, Walo Lüönd, Pinkas Braun, Fritz Lichtenhahn.
When was Comedian released and how long is it?
Comedian was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.