

Non Stop Trouble with Spies
Der Schnüffler
Synopsis
The harmless Berlin taxi driver Herbert Boeckmann has a bad day: Three mysterious gentlemen put the corpse of Boris Stravinsky, a Russian economist, into the car. Unsuspecting Herbert brings the "passenger" to East Berlin. There Boeckmann falls into the clutches of the KGB, who considers him a top agent of the CIA. As Herbert eventually returns to the western part of the city, the CIA waiting for him to be the taxi driver again suspected of being a top agent of the KGB. To prove his innocence, Herbert must find the real killer of Stravinsky. Herbert is given mysterious vials to which he sniffs in extreme situations, helping them not only to amazing powers and unsuspected abilities. As Super Agent "Herbie Melbourne" mixed Herbert on the agent scene. But between the lines he gets in the line of professional killer.
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Herbert Böckmann, Herbie Melbourne
Catherine Alric
Anna
Tilo Prückner
Fred
Anton Diffring
Colonel Henderson
Siegfried Wischnewski
Oberst Protopopov
Peter Kuiper
Dimitri
Charles Regnier
Mr. X
Siegfried W. Kernen
Professor Prätorius
Gustl Bayrhammer
Herr Huber
Eddie Constantine
Gregori Ustinov
Gerd Vespermann
Restaurant-Chef
Carsta Löck
Frau Prietschke
Manfred Lehmann
Amerikaner
Horst Poenichen
Antiquitätenhändler
Utz Richter
Major Mahlke
Hans Schellbach
Boris Stravinski
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ottokar Runze
- Screenplay & Story
- Hartmann Schmige, Christian Rateuke
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Dieter Siebert
- Original Title
- Der Schnüffler
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ottokar Runze
Hartmann Schmige, Christian Rateuke
Wilhelm Dieter Siebert
Michael Epp
Gela-Marina Runne
Wolf Bauer, Klaus Michael Kühn
Department Leadership Roster
Ottokar Runze
Director
Wolf Bauer
Producer
Hartmann Schmige
Writer
Gela-Marina Runne
Editor
Christian Rateuke
Writer
Michael Epp
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Non Stop Trouble with Spies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Non Stop Trouble with Spies about?
The harmless Berlin taxi driver Herbert Boeckmann has a bad day: Three mysterious gentlemen put the corpse of Boris Stravinsky, a Russian economist, into the car. Unsuspecting Herbert brings the "passenger" to East Berlin. There Boeckmann falls into the clutches of the KGB, who considers him a top agent of the CIA. As Herbert eventually returns to the western part of the city, the CIA waiting for him to be the taxi driver again suspected of being a top agent of the KGB. To prove his innocence, Herbert must find the real killer of Stravinsky. Herbert is given mysterious vials to which he sniffs in extreme situations, helping them not only to amazing powers and unsuspected abilities. As Super Agent "Herbie Melbourne" mixed Herbert on the agent scene. But between the lines he gets in the line of professional killer.
Who directed Non Stop Trouble with Spies?
Non Stop Trouble with Spies was directed by Ottokar Runze.
Who stars in Non Stop Trouble with Spies?
The principal cast of Non Stop Trouble with Spies includes Dieter Hallervorden, Catherine Alric, Tilo Prückner, Anton Diffring, Siegfried Wischnewski.
When was Non Stop Trouble with Spies released and how long is it?
Non Stop Trouble with Spies was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Non Stop Trouble with Spies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Non Stop Trouble with Spies was composed by Wilhelm Dieter Siebert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Non Stop Trouble with Spies?
Non Stop Trouble with Spies holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).
