Komödianten-Emil
Synopsis
The early 1930s in Berlin. Cabaret artist Emil Damaschke wants to entertain people with his program - together with Ida, the attraction from Hungary. But because he risks a lip that is too big, he is thrown out of the "Rosenthaler" cabaret, ends up on the criminal circuit and briefly in prison. Back out again, he and his colleagues leased the "Rosenthaler", whose Jewish owners had fled abroad to escape the Nazis. They set up a cooperative. However, a gang of criminals who professed allegiance to the Nazis wanted a share of the profits and believed they had a free ride. Emil rejects Ida's intention to win over the workers as a new audience, he makes money with advertising and refuses to join the criminals. They kidnap Ida, murder her in the forest and make sure that Emil is framed for the murder. Emil ends up in prison and the criminals take over the cabaret - in Nazi uniform.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joachim Hasler
- Screenplay & Story
- Wera Küchenmeister, Joachim Hasler, Claus Küchenmeister
- Original Score
- Gerd Natschinski
- Original Title
- Komödianten-Emil
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe ''Berlin''
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joachim Hasler
Wera Küchenmeister, Joachim Hasler, Claus Küchenmeister
Gerd Natschinski
Anneliese Hinze-Sokolowa
Department Leadership Roster
Joachim Hasler
Director
Wera Küchenmeister
Writer
Joachim Hasler
Writer
Claus Küchenmeister
Writer
Anneliese Hinze-Sokolowa
Editor
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What is Komödianten-Emil about?
The early 1930s in Berlin. Cabaret artist Emil Damaschke wants to entertain people with his program - together with Ida, the attraction from Hungary. But because he risks a lip that is too big, he is thrown out of the "Rosenthaler" cabaret, ends up on the criminal circuit and briefly in prison. Back out again, he and his colleagues leased the "Rosenthaler", whose Jewish owners had fled abroad to escape the Nazis. They set up a cooperative. However, a gang of criminals who professed allegiance to the Nazis wanted a share of the profits and believed they had a free ride. Emil rejects Ida's intention to win over the workers as a new audience, he makes money with advertising and refuses to join the criminals. They kidnap Ida, murder her in the forest and make sure that Emil is framed for the murder. Emil ends up in prison and the criminals take over the cabaret - in Nazi uniform.
Who directed Komödianten-Emil?
Komödianten-Emil was directed by Joachim Hasler.
Who stars in Komödianten-Emil?
The principal cast of Komödianten-Emil includes Gunter Sonneson, Zsuzsa Pálos, Rolf Hoppe, Wolfgang Greese, Dietmar Richter-Reinick.
When was Komödianten-Emil released and how long is it?
Komödianten-Emil was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Komödianten-Emil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Komödianten-Emil was composed by Gerd Natschinski.