Emil and the Detectives
Synopsis
When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, a young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money. However, they get into more trouble than they bargained for when Emil's pickpocket turns out to be mixed up with a couple of notorious bank robbers.
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Walter Slezak
Baron
Bryan Russell
Emil Tischbein
Roger Mobley
Gustav
Heinz Schubert
Grundeis
Peter Ehrlich
Müller
Cindy Cassell
Pony Hütchen
Elsa Wagner
Nana
Eva Ingeborg Scholz
Frau Tischbein
Wolfgang Völz
Wachmeister Stucke
David Petrychka
Dienstag
Brian Richardson
The Professor
Robert Swann
Hermann
Franz Nicklisch
Desk Sergeant
Ann Noland
Frieda
Ron Johnson
Rudolf
Rick Johnson
Hans
Viktor Hospach
Kioskbesitzer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Tewksbury
- Screenplay & Story
- AJ Carothers
- Original Score
- Heinz Schreiter
- Original Title
- Emil and the Detectives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Tewksbury
AJ Carothers, Erich Kästner
Heinz Schreiter
Günther Senftleben
Thomas Stanford, Cotton Warburton
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Tewksbury
Director
AJ Carothers
Screenplay
Walt Disney
Producer
Heinz Schreiter
Original Music Composer
Günther Senftleben
Director of Photography
Thomas Stanford
Editor
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Leo Bei
Costume Design
Josef Wanke
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emil and the Detectives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emil and the Detectives about?
When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, a young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money. However, they get into more trouble than they bargained for when Emil's pickpocket turns out to be mixed up with a couple of notorious bank robbers.
Who directed Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives was directed by Peter Tewksbury.
Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?
The principal cast of Emil and the Detectives includes Walter Slezak, Bryan Russell, Roger Mobley, Heinz Schubert, Peter Ehrlich.
When was Emil and the Detectives released and how long is it?
Emil and the Detectives was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Emil and the Detectives make at the box office?
Emil and the Detectives grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Emil and the Detectives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emil and the Detectives was composed by Heinz Schreiter.
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.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).