Blackjack
Synopsis
The washed-up pop star “Black Jack” meets the young burglar Jeff Stankowski. He helps him out of a dangerous situation, takes him to Hamburg, and befriends him. Jakob is fascinated by Jeff's profession and the thrill that comes with it. Jeff trains him to be a safecracker, and in return, Jakob promises to make Jeff a huge star in the music business.
Top Cast
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Martin Semmelrogge
Black Jack
Oliver Böttcher
Jeff
Katharina Schubert
Susi
Michael Brandner
Golling
Dorothea Walda
Lotte
Peter Heinrich Brix
Ludger Burmann
Dirk Dautzenberg
Klaus Dittmann
Horst A. Fechner
Christoph Finger
Claus Fuchs
Karl-Friedrich Gerster
Gerhard Hinze
Jürgen Janza
Josef Ostendorf
Lutz Reichert
Michael Weckler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulli Baumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Angelina Maccarone, Peter Zingler, Udo Lindenberg
- Original Score
- Michael Ellwanger
- Original Title
- Blackjack
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Polyphon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulli Baumann
Angelina Maccarone, Peter Zingler, Udo Lindenberg
Michael Ellwanger
Stephan Motzek
Birgit Levin
Klaus-Dieter Zeisberg
Department Leadership Roster
Ulli Baumann
Director
Angelina Maccarone
Writer
Peter Zingler
Writer
Michael Ellwanger
Original Music Composer
Lore Tesch
Costume Design
Bernard Fontanges
Production Design
Birgit Levin
Editor
Stephan Motzek
Director of Photography
Klaus-Dieter Zeisberg
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackjack
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blackjack about?
The washed-up pop star “Black Jack” meets the young burglar Jeff Stankowski. He helps him out of a dangerous situation, takes him to Hamburg, and befriends him. Jakob is fascinated by Jeff's profession and the thrill that comes with it. Jeff trains him to be a safecracker, and in return, Jakob promises to make Jeff a huge star in the music business.
Who directed Blackjack?
Blackjack was directed by Ulli Baumann.
Who stars in Blackjack?
The principal cast of Blackjack includes Martin Semmelrogge, Oliver Böttcher, Katharina Schubert, Michael Brandner, Dorothea Walda.
When was Blackjack released and how long is it?
Blackjack was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackjack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackjack was composed by Michael Ellwanger.