Professor Columbus
Synopsis
An old librarian, Professor Columbus, wants to go to the sea once in his lifetime. So he buys a big ship and takes a boat trip across the North Sea to London, accompanied by a bunch of stoned hippies, and chased by the police.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Erler
- Screenplay & Story
- Guido Baumann, Rainer Erler
- Original Score
- Eugen Thomass
- Original Title
- Professor Columbus
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- German, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Rob Houwer Film Holland, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Erler
Guido Baumann, Rainer Erler
Eugen Thomass
Rob Houwer
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Erler
Director
Rob Houwer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Professor Columbus
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What is Professor Columbus about?
An old librarian, Professor Columbus, wants to go to the sea once in his lifetime. So he buys a big ship and takes a boat trip across the North Sea to London, accompanied by a bunch of stoned hippies, and chased by the police.
Who directed Professor Columbus?
Professor Columbus was directed by Rainer Erler.
Who stars in Professor Columbus?
The principal cast of Professor Columbus includes Rudolf Platte, Jeroen Krabbé, Louise Martini, Maria Singer, Otto Lüthje.
When was Professor Columbus released and how long is it?
Professor Columbus was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Professor Columbus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Professor Columbus was composed by Eugen Thomass.