Der richtige Mann
Synopsis
Karl Hirnschall is in his thirties and is a member of a Viennese avant-garde theatre group in the early seventies. When he is finally fed up with acting for low fees, he goes back to his former life. He becomes the "right man" for a grocery firm whose products he sells with great success. The neo-salesman manages to acquire a furnished appartment for himself and his young girlfriend, Traude. When his income does not keep pace with his expenditures, Karl resorts to shady business deals.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dieter Berner
- Screenplay & Story
- Dieter Berner, Hilde Berger
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Puschnigg
- Original Title
- Der richtige Mann
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Neue Studio Film, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dieter Berner
Dieter Berner, Hilde Berger
Wolfgang Puschnigg
Frank Brühne
Erika Geiger
Monika Maruschko
Department Leadership Roster
Dieter Berner
Director
Frank Brühne
Director of Photography
Dieter Berner
Writer
Hilde Berger
Writer
Erika Geiger
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der richtige Mann
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What is Der richtige Mann about?
Karl Hirnschall is in his thirties and is a member of a Viennese avant-garde theatre group in the early seventies. When he is finally fed up with acting for low fees, he goes back to his former life. He becomes the "right man" for a grocery firm whose products he sells with great success. The neo-salesman manages to acquire a furnished appartment for himself and his young girlfriend, Traude. When his income does not keep pace with his expenditures, Karl resorts to shady business deals.
Who directed Der richtige Mann?
Der richtige Mann was directed by Dieter Berner.
Who stars in Der richtige Mann?
The principal cast of Der richtige Mann includes Wolfram Berger, Lisa Mühlmann, Erhardt Koren, Hilde Berger, Marie Therese Escribano.
When was Der richtige Mann released and how long is it?
Der richtige Mann was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Der richtige Mann?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der richtige Mann was composed by Wolfgang Puschnigg.