Ach Egon!
Synopsis
Pediatrician Waldemar Weber is at his wits' end. Of all days, his adopted son Egon—from his first marriage, whom Waldemar has always kept a secret from his young wife Henny—has announced he’s coming to visit on their first wedding anniversary. Waldemar must stop Egon at all costs. When Egon finally shows up at the door, he turns out to be a monkey trainer.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Schleif
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustav Kampendonk
- Original Score
- Heino Gaze
- Original Title
- Ach Egon!
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Schleif
Gustav Kampendonk, Franz Arnold, Ernst Bach
Heino Gaze
Erich Claunigk
Alice Ludwig
Kurt Ulrich, Heinz Willeg
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Schleif
Director
Gustav Kampendonk
Screenplay
Kurt Ulrich
Producer
Walter Salemann
Costume Design
Hans Kuhnert
Production Design
Alice Ludwig
Editor
Erich Claunigk
Director of Photography
Heino Gaze
Original Music Composer
Albrecht Becker
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ach Egon!
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What is Ach Egon! about?
Pediatrician Waldemar Weber is at his wits' end. Of all days, his adopted son Egon—from his first marriage, whom Waldemar has always kept a secret from his young wife Henny—has announced he’s coming to visit on their first wedding anniversary. Waldemar must stop Egon at all costs. When Egon finally shows up at the door, he turns out to be a monkey trainer.
Who directed Ach Egon!?
Ach Egon! was directed by Wolfgang Schleif.
Who stars in Ach Egon!?
The principal cast of Ach Egon! includes Heinz Erhardt, Corny Collins, Adrian Hoven, Grethe Weiser, Gunther Philipp.
When was Ach Egon! released and how long is it?
Ach Egon! was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Ach Egon!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ach Egon! was composed by Heino Gaze.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ach Egon!?
Ach Egon! holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).