

Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi
Synopsis
A cautionary tale about the myriad shades and shapes of totalitarianism in an irreverent, surreal 1960s mix of styles featuring acerbic Austrian cabaret icon Helmut Qualtinger speaking in tongues. An exemplary, at the time widely lauded work of West German animation.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Clay, Flo Nordhoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Clay, Flo Nordhoff
- Original Score
- Sam Spence
- Original Title
- Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Clay, Flo Nordhoff
Hal Clay, Flo Nordhoff
Sam Spence
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Clay
Director
Flo Nordhoff
Director
Hal Clay
Writer
Flo Nordhoff
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi about?
A cautionary tale about the myriad shades and shapes of totalitarianism in an irreverent, surreal 1960s mix of styles featuring acerbic Austrian cabaret icon Helmut Qualtinger speaking in tongues. An exemplary, at the time widely lauded work of West German animation.
Who directed Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi?
Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi was directed by Hal Clay, Flo Nordhoff.
Who stars in Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi?
The principal cast of Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi includes Not specified.
When was Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi released and how long is it?
Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hands Up Mr. Rasnichi was composed by Sam Spence.
