Emil and the Detectives
Emil und die Detektive
Synopsis
When a suspicious man bribes Emil with chocolate in return for a bundle of cash, the young lad thinks of a plan to catch him.
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Rolf Wenkhaus
Emil Tischbein
Käthe Haack
Frau Tischbein
Fritz Rasp
Grundeis
Rudolf Biebrach
Wachmeister Jeschke
Olga Engl
Großmama
Inge Landgut
Pony Hütchen
Hans Joachim Schaufuß
Gustav mit der Hupe
Hans Richter
Fliegender Hirsch
Hans Löhr
Dienstag
Ernst-Eberhard Reling
Gerold
Waldemar Kupczyk
Mittenzwei
Hubert Schmitz
Professor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerhard Lamprecht
- Screenplay & Story
- Erich Kästner, Billy Wilder, Emeric Pressburger
- Original Score
- Allan Gray
- Original Title
- Emil und die Detektive
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerhard Lamprecht
Erich Kästner, Billy Wilder, Emeric Pressburger
Allan Gray
Werner Brandes
Günther Stapenhorst
Department Leadership Roster
Gerhard Lamprecht
Director
Erich Kästner
Screenplay
Billy Wilder
Screenplay
Emeric Pressburger
Screenplay
Günther Stapenhorst
Producer
Werner Brandes
Director of Photography
Allan Gray
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emil and the Detectives
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What is Emil and the Detectives about?
When a suspicious man bribes Emil with chocolate in return for a bundle of cash, the young lad thinks of a plan to catch him.
Who directed Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.
Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?
The principal cast of Emil and the Detectives includes Rolf Wenkhaus, Käthe Haack, Fritz Rasp, Rudolf Biebrach, Olga Engl.
When was Emil and the Detectives released and how long is it?
Emil and the Detectives was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Emil and the Detectives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emil and the Detectives was composed by Allan Gray.
Is Emil and the Detectives based on a book or true story?
Emil and the Detectives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erich Kästner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).