Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen
Synopsis
The young veterinarian Dr. Vlimmen settles in a small town on the North Sea coast. When he reports the conditions in the local slaughterhouse as cruelty to animals, he makes an enemy of the influential butcher van Heusden, who launches a smear campaign against him. Vlimmen is only supported by his sister Truus and his friend, lawyer Dacka, who loves Truus. In the end, Vlimmen succeeds in clearing his name. Through a daring operation, he regains his reputation and also finds Nel, the daughter of councillor van der Kalk.
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Bernhard Wicki
Dr. Jan Vlimmen
Heidemarie Hatheyer
Truus Dautzenberg
Ursula Herking
Mrs. van der Kalk
Wolfgang Lukschy
Fritz Dacka
Ellen Schwiers
Nel van der Kalk
Robert Meyn
Mr. van der Kalk
Ernst von Klipstein
Dr. Treeborg
Peter Ahrweiler
Baron Neervetten
Rudolf Dobersch
Kees van Bemmel
Emmy Julich
Mrs. van Bemmel
Erni Mangold
Mientje
Stefan Haar
Dop
Joseph Offenbach
Pietje Mulders
Rudolf Fenner
Butcher
Josef Dahmen
van Heusden
Albert Florath
Dr. Dirksen
Carsta Löck
Mrs. Kleef
Erna Nitter
Jantje
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Maria Rabenalt
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Dietrich Carls, Conrad Beste
- Original Title
- Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Real-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Maria Rabenalt
Carl Dietrich Carls, Conrad Beste
Albert Benitz
Gyula Trebitsch, Walter Koppel
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Maria Rabenalt
Director
Gyula Trebitsch
Producer
Carl Dietrich Carls
Screenplay
Albert Benitz
Director of Photography
Conrad Beste
Screenplay
Walter Koppel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen about?
The young veterinarian Dr. Vlimmen settles in a small town on the North Sea coast. When he reports the conditions in the local slaughterhouse as cruelty to animals, he makes an enemy of the influential butcher van Heusden, who launches a smear campaign against him. Vlimmen is only supported by his sister Truus and his friend, lawyer Dacka, who loves Truus. In the end, Vlimmen succeeds in clearing his name. Through a daring operation, he regains his reputation and also finds Nel, the daughter of councillor van der Kalk.
Who directed Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen?
Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen was directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt.
Who stars in Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen?
The principal cast of Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen includes Bernhard Wicki, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Ursula Herking, Wolfgang Lukschy, Ellen Schwiers.
When was Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen released and how long is it?
Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen?
Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).