The Tailor from Ulm
Der Schneider von Ulm
Synopsis
The true story of the Bavarian Tailor Albrecht Berblinger who, after a strange encounter with a balloon starts building a flying machine. Although not an engineer by profession, he never gives up. No matter how many obstacles are put in his way nor how many failures he endures, his ardour is never dampened. He continues with his dream to fly like a bird.
Top Cast
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Tilo Prückner
Albrecht Ludwig Berblinger
Vadim Glowna
Kaspar Fesslen
Hannelore Elsner
Anna Berblinger
Dieter Schidor
Schlumberger
Marie Colbin
Irma
Harald Kuhlmann
Jakob Degen
Rudolf Wessely
Pointet
Herbert Prikopa
Lratzky
Dana Medřická
Annas Mutter
Otto Lackovič
Moretti
Ivan Vyskočil
Herr von Besserer
Bronislav Poloczek
Herzog Heinrich
Karel Augusta
König Friedrich
Jan Kraus
Josef
Michael Hofbauer
Fritz
Petr Pospíchal
Francois
Svatopluk Beneš
Vater Scheiffelin
Otto Budín
Nachbar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Reitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Reitz, Petra Kiener
- Original Score
- Nikos Mamangakis
- Original Title
- Der Schneider von Ulm
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- ERF / Edgar Reitz Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Reitz
Edgar Reitz, Petra Kiener
Nikos Mamangakis
Dietrich Lohmann
Siegrun Jäger
Edgar Reitz, Peter Genée
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Reitz
Director
Edgar Reitz
Writer
Siegrun Jäger
Editor
Edgar Reitz
Producer
Petra Kiener
Writer
Peter Genée
Producer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tailor from Ulm
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What is The Tailor from Ulm about?
The true story of the Bavarian Tailor Albrecht Berblinger who, after a strange encounter with a balloon starts building a flying machine. Although not an engineer by profession, he never gives up. No matter how many obstacles are put in his way nor how many failures he endures, his ardour is never dampened. He continues with his dream to fly like a bird.
Who directed The Tailor from Ulm?
The Tailor from Ulm was directed by Edgar Reitz.
Who stars in The Tailor from Ulm?
The principal cast of The Tailor from Ulm includes Tilo Prückner, Vadim Glowna, Hannelore Elsner, Dieter Schidor, Marie Colbin.
When was The Tailor from Ulm released and how long is it?
The Tailor from Ulm was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tailor from Ulm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tailor from Ulm was composed by Nikos Mamangakis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tailor from Ulm?
The Tailor from Ulm holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).