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Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor?

Wer spinnt denn da, Herr Doktor?

Synopsis

Patient No. 7, a man who has been wrongly committed to a psychiatric hospital for years, escapes and embarks on a chaotic journey through the outside world. Disguised as a painter, he causes uproar with his innocent yet eccentric behavior, disrupting the lives of strangers. Along the way, he befriends Marlene, a young woman fascinated by his unconventional charm, much to her jealous husband's frustration. As the line between sanity and madness blurs, the film humorously explores the absurdity of societal norms. Featuring a memorable cameo by Loriot, this quirky satire questions who’s truly "crazy."

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christian Rateuke, Stefan Lukschy
Screenplay & Story
Christian Rateuke, Stefan Lukschy, Hartmann Schmige
Original Title
Wer spinnt denn da, Herr Doktor?
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H., Bavaria Entertainment, Pro-ject Filmproduktion

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christian Rateuke, Stefan Lukschy

Screenplay & Story

Christian Rateuke, Stefan Lukschy, Hartmann Schmige

Department Leadership Roster

Christian Rateuke

Director

Christian Rateuke

Writer

Stefan Lukschy

Director

Stefan Lukschy

Writer

Hartmann Schmige

Hartmann Schmige

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor?

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor? about?

Patient No. 7, a man who has been wrongly committed to a psychiatric hospital for years, escapes and embarks on a chaotic journey through the outside world. Disguised as a painter, he causes uproar with his innocent yet eccentric behavior, disrupting the lives of strangers. Along the way, he befriends Marlene, a young woman fascinated by his unconventional charm, much to her jealous husband's frustration. As the line between sanity and madness blurs, the film humorously explores the absurdity of societal norms. Featuring a memorable cameo by Loriot, this quirky satire questions who’s truly "crazy."

Who directed Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor??

Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor? was directed by Christian Rateuke, Stefan Lukschy.

Who stars in Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor??

The principal cast of Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor? includes Otto Sander, Peter Fitz, Hannelore Elsner, Sunnyi Melles, Richy Müller.

When was Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor? released and how long is it?

Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor? was released in 1981 with a total runtime of Unknown.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor??

Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor? holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).