Der kleine Herr Friedemann
Synopsis
The Lübeck merchant Friedemann owes his crippled figure to a wet nurse "devoted to drink". He lives a secluded life with his three simple-minded sisters and his bedridden mother, loving only the theater and music. Only Gerda, the unhappy wife of the district commander of Rinnlingen, makes him blossom...
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Ulrich Mühe
Johannes Friedemann
Maria von Bismarck
Gerda von Rinnlingen
Dieter Mann
Oberstleutnant von Rinnlingen
Inge Keller
Konsulin Friedemann
Christine Schorn
Henriette Friedemann
Jenny Gröllmann
Friederieke Friedemann
Carmen-Maja Antoni
Pfiffi Friedemann
Dietrich Körner
Schlievogt
Lissy Tempelhof
Margit Bendokat
Johannes Terne
Manfred Gorr
Johanna Schall
Petra Gorr
Bernd Michael Lade
Eckhard Becker
Eva Schäfer
Gertraud Kreissig
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Vogel
- Screenplay & Story
- Eberhard Görner, Thomas Mann, Peter Vogel
- Original Score
- Bernd Wefelmeyer
- Original Title
- Der kleine Herr Friedemann
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Vogel
Eberhard Görner, Thomas Mann, Peter Vogel
Bernd Wefelmeyer
Christine Schöne
Department Leadership Roster
Eberhard Görner
Writer
Peter Vogel
Director
Christine Schöne
Editor
Peter Vogel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der kleine Herr Friedemann
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What is Der kleine Herr Friedemann about?
The Lübeck merchant Friedemann owes his crippled figure to a wet nurse "devoted to drink". He lives a secluded life with his three simple-minded sisters and his bedridden mother, loving only the theater and music. Only Gerda, the unhappy wife of the district commander of Rinnlingen, makes him blossom...
Who directed Der kleine Herr Friedemann?
Der kleine Herr Friedemann was directed by Peter Vogel.
Who stars in Der kleine Herr Friedemann?
The principal cast of Der kleine Herr Friedemann includes Ulrich Mühe, Maria von Bismarck, Dieter Mann, Inge Keller, Christine Schorn.
When was Der kleine Herr Friedemann released and how long is it?
Der kleine Herr Friedemann was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Der kleine Herr Friedemann?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der kleine Herr Friedemann was composed by Bernd Wefelmeyer.
Is Der kleine Herr Friedemann based on a book or true story?
Der kleine Herr Friedemann is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Mann".