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Andij Greissel
Philipp
Jan Spitzer
Philipps Vater
Katrin Jakobeit
Trixi
Volkmar Kleinert
Musiklehrer Breitkreuz
Ilse Voigt
Oma Hundertgramm
Szymon Szurmiej
Musikalienhaendler
Fred Delmare
Wachtmeister Schwuppke
Arnim Mühlstädt
Möbelwagenfahrer
Petra Kelling
Verkehrspolizistin
Ruth Kommerell
Frau Pingel
Carola Braunbock
Ursula Staack
Blumenverkäuferin
Rose Becker
Horst Papke
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herrmann Zschoche
- Screenplay & Story
- Herrmann Zschoche, Christa Kožik
- Original Score
- Gunther Erdmann
- Original Title
- Philipp, der Kleine
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herrmann Zschoche
Herrmann Zschoche, Christa Kožik
Gunther Erdmann
Günter Jaeuthe
Rita Hiller
Department Leadership Roster
Herrmann Zschoche
Director
Herrmann Zschoche
Writer
Christa Kožik
Writer
Rita Hiller
Editor
Günter Jaeuthe
Director of Photography
Gunther Erdmann
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phillip the Small
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phillip the Small about?
Philipp is a small boy, who other guys pick on, because he's not as large as them. But when a musician gives him a magical flute, he can make objects bigger or smaller.
Who directed Phillip the Small?
Phillip the Small was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.
Who stars in Phillip the Small?
The principal cast of Phillip the Small includes Andij Greissel, Jan Spitzer, Katrin Jakobeit, Volkmar Kleinert, Ilse Voigt.
When was Phillip the Small released and how long is it?
Phillip the Small was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Phillip the Small?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phillip the Small was composed by Gunther Erdmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phillip the Small?
Phillip the Small holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).