Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone
Synopsis
Hugo Wiederkehr, as a dutiful bank employee, has to deal with all kinds of customers. Among other things, with the industrialist Meissen and his pretty daughter Christine, with whom he falls in love. However, it remains unmatched because it belongs to a different social class. He also works as a hobbyist and inventor, which also requires a lot of money. When his employer refuses to give him a loan because his father is in prison for fraud, he quits disappointed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Suter
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Gmür, Karl Suter, Alfred Bruggmann
- Original Score
- Hans Moeckel
- Original Title
- Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Urania-Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Suter
Hans Gmür, Karl Suter, Alfred Bruggmann
Hans Moeckel
Rudolf Sandtner
René Martinet
Erwin C. Dietrich, Georges Schellenbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Suter
Director
Erwin C. Dietrich
Producer
Georges Schellenbaum
Producer
Hans Moeckel
Original Music Composer
René Martinet
Editor
Hans Gmür
Writer
Karl Suter
Writer
Rudolf Sandtner
Director of Photography
Alfred Bruggmann
Writer
Nino Borghi
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone
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What is Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone about?
Hugo Wiederkehr, as a dutiful bank employee, has to deal with all kinds of customers. Among other things, with the industrialist Meissen and his pretty daughter Christine, with whom he falls in love. However, it remains unmatched because it belongs to a different social class. He also works as a hobbyist and inventor, which also requires a lot of money. When his employer refuses to give him a loan because his father is in prison for fraud, he quits disappointed.
Who directed Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone?
Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone was directed by Karl Suter.
Who stars in Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone?
The principal cast of Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone includes Walter Roderer, Gustav Knuth, Charles Regnier, Sabine Sesselmann, Willy Fueter.
When was Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone released and how long is it?
Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Herr mit der schwarzen Melone was composed by Hans Moeckel.