Money
Geld
Synopsis
One day, Carmen Müller realizes that her husband Werner has been unemployed for months and has accumulated debts of 80,000 DM in their bank account. She comes up with a plan to rob her bank. When the branch manager and neighbor Lothar Fuchs, whom Carmen has always envied for his beauty and wealth, recognizes her, she takes him hostage. In their hideout in the Allgäu, the banker falls in love with the housewife, just as Werner and Fuchs' mistress Gabriele grow closer. The quartet form an alliance and defraud the bank together. Having come into money so suddenly, the Müllers don't feel comfortable either and secretly distribute their fortune around the neighborhood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doris Dörrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Dörrie, Michael Juncker
- Original Score
- Phillip Johnston
- Original Title
- Geld
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, OLGA FILM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doris Dörrie
Doris Dörrie, Michael Juncker
Phillip Johnston
Helge Weindler
Gerd Huber
Department Leadership Roster
Doris Dörrie
Director
Phillip Johnston
Original Music Composer
Gerd Huber
Producer
Helge Weindler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Money
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What is Money about?
One day, Carmen Müller realizes that her husband Werner has been unemployed for months and has accumulated debts of 80,000 DM in their bank account. She comes up with a plan to rob her bank. When the branch manager and neighbor Lothar Fuchs, whom Carmen has always envied for his beauty and wealth, recognizes her, she takes him hostage. In their hideout in the Allgäu, the banker falls in love with the housewife, just as Werner and Fuchs' mistress Gabriele grow closer. The quartet form an alliance and defraud the bank together. Having come into money so suddenly, the Müllers don't feel comfortable either and secretly distribute their fortune around the neighborhood.
Who directed Money?
Money was directed by Doris Dörrie.
Who stars in Money?
The principal cast of Money includes Billie Zöckler, Uwe Ochsenknecht, Sybille Waury, Fabian Koerner, Sunnyi Melles.
When was Money released and how long is it?
Money was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Money?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Money was composed by Phillip Johnston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Money?
Money holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).