Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast
Synopsis
With an open mind and the meticulousness of a scientist, Professor Tarantoga meets his strange guest, who has made contact with him from a psychiatric institution. The eccentric introduces himself as Novak on one occasion and Hippekorn on another. Hippekorn comes from the future, more precisely from the second half of the 35th century. Professor Tarantoga patiently tries to find out whether the man is simply crazy or actually an alien from another time and world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jens-Peter Proll
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanisław Lem
- Original Score
- Bernd Wefelmeyer
- Original Title
- Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jens-Peter Proll
Stanisław Lem
Bernd Wefelmeyer
Siegfried Peters
Department Leadership Roster
Siegfried Peters
Director of Photography
Jens-Peter Proll
Director
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What is Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast about?
With an open mind and the meticulousness of a scientist, Professor Tarantoga meets his strange guest, who has made contact with him from a psychiatric institution. The eccentric introduces himself as Novak on one occasion and Hippekorn on another. Hippekorn comes from the future, more precisely from the second half of the 35th century. Professor Tarantoga patiently tries to find out whether the man is simply crazy or actually an alien from another time and world.
Who directed Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast?
Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast was directed by Jens-Peter Proll.
Who stars in Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast?
The principal cast of Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast includes Eberhard Esche, Volkmar Kleinert, Ruth Glöss, Elsa Grube-Deister, Herbert Sievers.
When was Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast released and how long is it?
Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast was composed by Bernd Wefelmeyer.
Is Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast based on a book or true story?
Professor Tarantoga und sein seltsamer Gast is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stanisław Lem".