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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19811h 46mGermany

How to Make a Bed

Wie man sich bettet

Synopsis

George, an aging elderly gentleman, finds himself in the middle of a mid-life crisis. An affair with a younger woman makes him blossom. However, his wife soon finds out what her husband is up to without her and takes this as license to have an affair with a younger man. Turbulent complications are the result, because everyone tries to keep everything a secret from the other. That can only go haywire.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hans Sommerfeld, Wolfgang Spier
Screenplay & Story
Richard Harris, Leslie Darbon
Original Title
Wie man sich bettet
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
1h 46m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hans Sommerfeld, Wolfgang Spier

Screenplay & Story

Richard Harris, Leslie Darbon, Wolfgang Spier

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Harris

Richard Harris

Screenplay

Leslie Darbon

Screenplay

Hans Sommerfeld

Director

Wolfgang Spier

Wolfgang Spier

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Make a Bed

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

What is How to Make a Bed about?

George, an aging elderly gentleman, finds himself in the middle of a mid-life crisis. An affair with a younger woman makes him blossom. However, his wife soon finds out what her husband is up to without her and takes this as license to have an affair with a younger man. Turbulent complications are the result, because everyone tries to keep everything a secret from the other. That can only go haywire.

Who directed How to Make a Bed?

How to Make a Bed was directed by Hans Sommerfeld, Wolfgang Spier.

Who stars in How to Make a Bed?

The principal cast of How to Make a Bed includes Wolfgang Spier, Petra Verena Milchert, Ingeborg Schöner, Sigmar Solbach, Corinna Genest.

When was How to Make a Bed released and how long is it?

How to Make a Bed was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.